Gold watch given to Titanic hero sells for record £1.56 million

The 18-carat Tiffany & Co. watch was presented to Rostron by three women survivors, including Madeleine Astor, in gratitude for his bravery in rescuing survivors after the Titanic sank in 1912.

Interior of the Titanic on Nelson, a Titanic-themed pub and restaurant decked out to resemble the famous ocean liner.

Interior of the Titanic on Nelson, a Titanic-themed pub and restaurant decked out to resemble the famous ocean liner.

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ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 12:00