Published 21:16 IST, June 15th 2020
Photograph of iceberg that sank Titanic in 1912 surfaces, to be sold at auction for $15k
The iconic Titanic shipwreck still sits in the ocean bed as part of a pact signed between the United States and Britain to leave it undisturbed.
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A never seen before black and white im of iceberg that most likely sank iconic RMS Titanic 108-years ago has surfaced. According to reports, picture was taken by captain of ar ship that sailed pass through iceberg 40 hours before during bro daylight. picture was reportedly taken by Captain W. Wood, who served on board SS Etonian. picture of iceberg is w being auctioned by Henry Aldridge and Son Ltd on June 20 for $15,000.
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According to reports, Captain Wood h sent picture to his great-grandfar after Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. Captain Wood sent picture along with a letter that re, "I am sending you a sea picture, Etonian running before a gale and iceberg that sank Titanic. We crossed ice tracks 40hrs before her and in daylight so saw ice easily and I got a picture." As per reports, over 1,500 passengers out of an estimated 2,224 died in incident about 645 kilometres off Newfoundland, Cana.
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Titanic sinking
This Olympic class Ocean liner started its voy from England to New York on April 10, 1912, before sinking four days later in rth Atlantic ocean at around 11:40 p.m. As per reports, only 33 bodies could be recovered out of 1500 deaths. Later on, in 1985, debris of ship was recovered and got displayed in different museums. iconic Titanic shipwreck still sits in ocean bed as part of a pact signed between United States and Britain to leave it undisturbed.
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21:16 IST, June 15th 2020