What was the most valuable thing found on the Titanic?

“We have world exclusive rights to the violin. It was found on the bandmaster's body a few weeks after the sinking and it also holds the world record for the highest price ever paid for a Titanic artifact at $1.7 million,” Said Jodi Justus, Titanic Museum Attraction.

What valuables were lost on the Titanic?

Extremely valuable items that went down with Titanic include fine paintings and handwritten manuscripts, lavish jewels and luxury cars. There were even some illegal drugs on board. These priceless artifacts are no doubt lost forever.

What were the 5 most expensive surviving Titanic objects that were sold?

Titanic: Five relics that reeled in big money

LARGE COLLECTION.
VIOLIN.
SHIP PLAN.
The RMS Titanic's ship plan sold in $336,000 or 220,000 British pounds through Henry Aldridge and Son auction house in 2011. …
DECK CHAIR.
LAST MENU.

Sep 1, 2015

Were there any valuables found on the Titanic?

Precious treasures recovered from the world's most famously doomed ocean liner are up for sale. The salvage rights to the Titanic and more than 5,500 items recovered from it went up for sale Friday, as the company that owns it works through bankruptcy.

Was there a rare diamond on Titanic?

The Heart of the Ocean in the Titanic film is not a real piece of jewellery, but is hugely popular nonetheless. The jewellery is, however, based on a real diamond, the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond is one of the world's most valuable diamonds; its worth is estimated at around 350 million dollars.

How much money is still in the Titanic?

High ValueWhen Premiere announced the auction, it cited a 2007 appraisal that estimated the value of its artifacts at $189 million. It has been speculated that the current auction will result in a total sales price in the neighborhood of $200 million.

How much gold was on the Titanic?

107 #15: Titanic was carrying gold bullion. FALSE. This is a myth in the case of the Titanic, although in 1917 the White Star liner Laurentic was sunk off the coast of Northern Ireland carrying 35 tons of gold ingots.

How much gold was on Titanic?

How much is Rose necklace worth from Titanic?

It was valued at about $26 million in 1998 and was also worn to the Academy Awards that year – this time by Gloria Stuart, who played 100-year-old Rose in Titanic. We can't confirm what happened to this eye-wateringly expensive necklace, but we reckon it's probably kept in a very safe spot.

Who owns the blue diamond from Titanic?

The stunning blue diamond is approximately 45.52 carats and is kept at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC.

Can I buy a piece of the Titanic?

Perfect for the collector on a budget. Now everyone can own a piece of the Titanic! This is a small thin slice of authentic pine wreckwood believed to be from the deck (look here). It was found floating in the sea by the CS Minia crew.

Did they find any skeletons on the Titanic?

We've seen pairs of shoes, which would strongly suggest there was a body there at one point. But we've never seen any human remains.”

Was the blue diamond from the Titanic ever found?

The Hope Diamond is the largest blue diamond in the world, with a fascinating story behind it. It was found in 1668 in India. After being circulated through the French nobility, it was stolen and disappeared, later to be found in England.

How much is the diamond in Titanic worth?

The Heart of the Ocean in the Titanic film is not a real piece of jewellery, but is hugely popular nonetheless. The jewellery is, however, based on a real diamond, the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond is one of the world's most valuable diamonds; its worth is estimated at around 350 million dollars.

Did the Heart of the Ocean ever get found?

It was found in 1668 in India. After being circulated through the French nobility, it was stolen and disappeared, later to be found in England. However, the stunning piece of jewelry is surrounded with myths and superstitions.

How much was the necklace worth in Titanic?

Who owns Titanic wreck?

RMS Titanic Inc. People have been diving down to the Titanic's wreckage for around 35 years. But so far, no one has found human remains, the company that owns rights to the wreckage says. Now the company, RMS Titanic Inc., is planning for a new expedition that is raising concerns.

Who owns the Titanic?

Titanic

History
United Kingdom
Owner	White Star Line
Operator	White Star Line
Port of registry	Liverpool, UK

Did any third class survive Titanic?

The majority of the 700-plus steerage passengers on the Titanic were emigrants. Only 25 percent of the Titanic's third-class passengers survived, and of that 25 percent, only a fraction were men. By contrast, about 97 percent of first-class women survived the sinking of the Titanic.

Who owns the Titanic wreck?

People have been diving down to the Titanic's wreckage for around 35 years. But so far, no one has found human remains, the company that owns rights to the wreckage says. Now the company, RMS Titanic Inc., is planning for a new expedition that is raising concerns.

What is the Titanic necklace worth?

It is valued at $20 million. Gloria Stuart wore it at the 1998 Academy Awards. Stuart was the actress playing the elder version of Rose. We do have to admit a blue diamond necklace isn't easy to come by, hence the price.

Is the diamond in the Titanic real?

The Heart of the Ocean in the Titanic film is not a real piece of jewellery, but is hugely popular nonetheless. The jewellery is, however, based on a real diamond, the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond is one of the world's most valuable diamonds; its worth is estimated at around 350 million dollars.

Who owns the Hope Diamond now?

Following the death of Lord Hope and much litigation, the stone is passed on to Hope's nephew Henry Thomas Hope. Evalyn Walsh is born. To pay his debts, Lord Henry Thomas Hope sells the Hope Diamond to Simon Frankel, a New York jeweler, for $148,000.

Did they find skeletons on Titanic?

We've seen pairs of shoes, which would strongly suggest there was a body there at one point. But we've never seen any human remains.”

Is it legal to take stuff from the Titanic?

(RMST). The private firm holds salvage rights to Titanic, which means that it is the only entity allowed to remove artifacts from the wreck site. RMST says that its goal is to preserve the ship's legacy, and the company has conserved the artifacts it salvaged.

Were any babies born on the Titanic?

Emilio Mangiavacchi – daughter Maria Emilia born later in 1912. William Moss – Daughter Wilhelmina Frances born late 1912. William McQuilan – daughter Gertrude Willelmina born 20 November 1912. Karl Olsen – son Charles Ernest born shortly before or just after the disaster.

Who was the first-class child that died on Titanic?

Helen Loraine Allison Helen Loraine Allison (June 5th, 1909 – April 15th, 1912) was a 2 year-old First Class passenger of the RMS Titanic who died with her parents in the sinking.

Are there still bodies in Titanic?

— People have been diving to the Titanic's wreck for 35 years. No one has found human remains, according to the company that owns the salvage rights.

Who owned the Blue Diamond on the Titanic?

Kate Florence Phillips The elegant gem belonged to nineteen year-old Kate Florence Phillips whose paramour Henry Samuel Morley, twenty years her senior (and Kate's boss), bestowed the necklace upon her as token of his love.