"The flotation device was worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli, a first-class passenger on the doomed ocean liner, and is signed by her and other survivors from the same lifeboat."
"These record-breaking prices illustrate the continuing interest in the Titanic story, and the respect for the passengers and crew whose stories are immortalized by these items of memorabilia."
"The Titanic hit an iceberg off Newfoundland during its maiden voyage from England to New York. It sank within hours on April 15, 1912."
"Francatelli was traveling with her employer, fashion designer Lucy Duff Gordon, and Lucy's husband Cosmo Duff Gordon. All three survived in the ship's lifeboat No. 1."
A life jacket worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli during the Titanic's sinking sold for 670,000 pounds at auction. The item, signed by Francatelli and other survivors, exceeded its presale estimate. Another item, a seat cushion from a lifeboat, sold for 390,000 pounds. The auction reflects the enduring interest in Titanic's story and the respect for its passengers and crew. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, resulting in approximately 1,500 deaths, and remains a subject of global fascination due to its diverse passenger list.
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