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Lot #114
Titanic Recovery: Mackay-Bennett

1912 portrait of the vessel charged with the grim task of recovery

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1912 portrait of the vessel charged with the grim task of recovery

Original vintage 10.5 x 7.25 full-length photo of the Mackay-Bennett, with several crew members visible near the bow. Photo is affixed to an 11.5 x 9.5 mount, with a pencil notation of the ship’s name in the lower border. In very good condition, with moderate edge toning from adhesive on reverse and some mild rippling. The Mackay-Bennett found 306 of the 1,517 Titanic victims, with 328 recovered in total. These bodies included that of John Jacob Astor IV and Isidor Straus.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Titanic II
  • Dates: #398 - Ended December 16, 2012