Rare Titanic Letter Written Days Before Sinking to Be Auctioned

A letter written by a passenger aboard the Titanic just days before the ship sank is set to go on sale at auction. The letter is expected to fetch up to £35,000 (about $44,000). The Titanic, a British ocean liner, struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage in April 1912 and sank, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 people. The letter was written by a passenger who died in the disaster. It provides a personal glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of someone on the ship shortly before the tragedy. Auctioneers say the letter is rare because few letters from the Titanic survive, as most were lost with the ship. Letters that were mailed before the sinking are highly sought after by collectors. The auction is scheduled to take place later this year. Bidding is expected to be competitive given the historical significance of the item. The identity of the passenger and the contents of the letter have not been fully disclosed, but it is known to be a personal note. Historians note that such artifacts help preserve the memory of the individuals who were on the ill-fated voyage.