Western Union Distress Telegram from R.M.S. Titanic Dated April 15, 1912
Lot features an original telegram from the fateful night of April 15, 1912, reporting that the RMS Titanic had struck an iceberg and was sinking. The original message was transmitted to Cape Race, Newfoundland, which did not have direct telegram service for its intended destination, and was subsequently relayed to New York City in an attempt to summon assistance. An extraordinary piece of maritime history documenting the unfolding Titanic disaster as news of the sinking was being transmitted from the North Atlantic. Telegram is accompanied by extensive research information and correspondence from Heritage Auctions confirming the message and its historical details as correct.
Condition
Good with faded graphics with text still readable
Lot features an original telegram from the fateful night of April 15, 1912, reporting that the RMS Titanic had struck an iceberg and was sinking. The original message was transmitted to Cape Race, Newfoundland, which did not have direct telegram service for its intended destination, and was subsequently relayed to New York City in an attempt to summon assistance. An extraordinary piece of maritime history documenting the unfolding Titanic disaster as news of the sinking was being transmitted from the North Atlantic. Telegram is accompanied by extensive research information and correspondence from Heritage Auctions confirming the message and its historical details as correct.
Condition
Good with faded graphics with text still readable
