Gold pocket watch given to captain who rescued Titanic survivors sells for record price

By CBS News | Nov 17, 2024 at 11:03 AM EST

A gold pocket watch given to the captain who rescued 700 Titanic survivors sold for nearly $2 million, setting a record for shipwreck memorabilia. The watch, gifted by survivors to Capt. Rostron, symbolizes bravery and heroism during the tragic event in 1912.

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