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Anthracite Recovered from the Boiler of the RMS Titanic – Ex. RMS Titanic, Inc., CAG Encapsulated
Description:
A remarkable and authentic fragment from one of the most storied shipwrecks in history—this encapsulated sample of anthracite coal was recovered directly from the boiler room of the RMS Titanic. Retrieved from the floor of the North Atlantic by RMS Titanic, Inc., the coal was part of the ship’s fuel reserves used to power its massive steam engines. The anthracite is professionally encapsulated by CAG (Collectibles Authentication Guaranty) in a sealed holder measuring 2.375" x 3.375", with clear labeling noting its direct origin and recovery.
Historical Context:
The RMS Titanic, operated by the White Star Line, was the largest and most luxurious passenger liner of its time. On April 15, 1912, during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. Over 1,500 lives were lost, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history.
Titanic’s engineering required more than 600 tons of coal per day to maintain speed and power. This piece of anthracite would have been shoveled into the ship's enormous furnaces—likely just days or hours before the disaster—contributing to the power that kept Titanic moving across the Atlantic. In a haunting way, it serves as a direct link to the heartbeat of the ship itself.
Recovery & Provenance:
This coal fragment was recovered during one of several deep-sea recovery missions conducted by RMS Titanic, Inc., the legally recognized salvor-in-possession of the Titanic wreck site. From 1993 through 2000, multiple expeditions recovered over 4,000 artifacts from the ocean floor, including this piece of fuel from the ship’s engineering spaces.
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Recovered from the Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic
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Sourced from the boiler area by RMS Titanic, Inc.
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Encapsulated by CAG for protection and authentication
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Provenance: RMS Titanic, Inc.
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Provenance copies (including documentation and origin) are available by request as printed copies or can be viewed/saved directly from our website
Closing Appeal:
This authentic fragment of Titanic anthracite is a tangible remnant of the great ship’s power source—coal that once burned in the belly of the world’s most famous ocean liner. Professionally encapsulated and sourced from RMS Titanic, Inc., this artifact offers collectors, historians, and maritime enthusiasts an unparalleled connection to the Titanic’s brief and tragic voyage. A powerful symbol of innovation, loss, and the enduring fascination with the Titanic legacy.
