A pair of shoes found near the stern of the Titanic in 2004
Pairs of shoes, jewelry, reading glasses and many other artifacts that were found in and around the Titanic wreck are reminders of the tragedy that took place in 1912. These Titanic artifacts are highly sought after, that's why steps were taken to protect the ship wreck.
RMS is the only company granted the rights to recover artifacts and other treasures linked to the Titanic. In 1994, the United States Federal Courts granted them savor-in-possession rights. This allows them to conduct research and recovery expeditions seeking Titanic artifacts, promoting historic significance, and displaying their findings.
The Titanic was completed in 1911. The commissioned ship built to carry mail between England and United States was unique in that it had all the opulence the first-class passengers expected, yet it carried other cargo to the same destinations.
The first and second class citizenry traveled on the same vessel, but was totally unaware of the other world traveling with them. Many artifacts from these passengers' luggage have been recovered: expensive clothing, jewels, ornate combs, perfumes, etc. This watch on the right is recovered from the body of a steward called Sidney Sedunary.
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