A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic was sold at auction in London for 670,000 pounds (over $900,000). The life jacket belonged to Laura Mabel Francatelli, a first-class passenger, and was signed by her and other survivors. The auction was conducted by Henry Aldridge & Son auctioneers in England, with the winning bid coming from an unidentified telephone bidder. In addition to the life jacket, a seat cushion from one of the Titanic lifeboats was also sold for 390,000 pounds. According to Auctioneer Andrew Aldridge, these record-breaking prices demonstrate the enduring interest in the Titanic tragedy. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, claiming the lives of approximately 1,500 people.
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