R.M.S. Titanic/Ocean Liner/R.M.S. Carpathia, Salvaged Portho...
R.M.S. Titanic/Ocean Liner/R.M.S. Carpathia, Salvaged Porthole with Partial Wood
Most portholes are round. They are placed in the hull of a ship as a window to admit light and sometimes they open to let in fresh air. They also provide passengers an opportunity to look outside.
This lot consists of a round porthole, bronze, with interior glass window and attached partial wood substructure. The window is hinged which allows it to open and close. Amazingly, the mechanism is in working order and the porthole can be displayed in either the open or closed position.
The porthole was recovered on 28th August, 2007 by the Achilles Rover, with a crane from the Janus II research vessel. The hinge is marked "89." It measures approximately 7¾ins (h) x 24¾ins (w) x 16ins (d) when opened.
An artifact large in size and importance from the hull of the ship that rescued Titanic's survivors. One can only imagine the relief felt by the survivors in their lifeboats as they saw the lights of Carpathia shining through the portholes in the distance. The possibilities for display, open or closed, are endless. Unmistakable for what it is, it is immediately recognizable to anyone as a ship's porthole, that witnessed one of the most famous rescues of the 20th cent.
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R.M.S. Titanic/Ocean Liner/R.M.S. Carpathia, Salvaged Porthole with Partial Wood
Most portholes are round. They are placed in the hull of a ship as a window to admit light and sometimes they open to let in fresh air. They also provide passengers an opportunity to look outside.
This lot consists of a round porthole, bronze, with interior glass window and attached partial wood substructure. The window is hinged which allows it to open and close. Amazingly, the mechanism is in working order and the porthole can be displayed in either the open or closed position.
The porthole was recovered on 28th August, 2007 by the Achilles Rover, with a crane from the Janus II research vessel. The hinge is marked "89." It measures approximately 7¾ins (h) x 24¾ins (w) x 16ins (d) when opened.
An artifact large in size and importance from the hull of the ship that rescued Titanic's survivors. One can only imagine the relief felt by the survivors in their lifeboats as they saw the lights of Carpathia shining through the portholes in the distance. The possibilities for display, open or closed, are endless. Unmistakable for what it is, it is immediately recognizable to anyone as a ship's porthole, that witnessed one of the most famous rescues of the 20th cent.
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