Titanic Survivor’s Letter, Written Aboard the Ship, Sells for Nearly $400,000

Col. Archibald Gracie survived the Titanic's tragic end but faced immense odds in the moments before it went down, writing a poignant letter describing his ship as "a fine ship" while still aboard. The letter, written from the top deck where he was swirling under water, detailed his harrowing escape and later showed up floating on icy waters for hours before being rescued. His signature letter, addressed to an unidentified European ambassador and featuring the ship's letterhead with a red triangle flag and white star, sold for $399,000 at auction, making it a rare and significant piece of history.