More than a century after the tragic sinking of the Titanic, the debate on the iceberg responsible continues to fascinate the general public. A new photograph has been auctioned by the house Henry Aldridge & Son April 27, 2024 casts further doubt on the identity of the culprit.
This black and white photo seen below, measuring approximately 12.5 by 7.5 centimeters, bears the incorrect caption “Titantic” and is of great interest among history buffs.
1.5 million tonnes
On the night of April 14, 1912, the famous Titanic collided with an iceberg, causing critical damage to its hull. This block of Arctic ice, floating calmly in the Atlantic, was reportedly 17 meters high and 125 meters long with an estimated weight of nearly 1.5 million tonnes. Precise details about this iceberg are rare, but its impact marked the most famous maritime tragedy in history.
Two photographs of icebergs have long been associated with the event, but a third image recently discovered through this auction has reignited speculation.
Taken by a member of the crew of the CS MacKay-Bennett, the body recovery ship sent for the occasion, this photo could represent the iceberg in question. The ship, usually responsible for repairing submarine cables, was commissioned by the White Star Line to fish out the bodies of the victims after the disaster.
The “Titantic” photo (with an extra “t”) comes from the collection of the John R. Snow family and was acquired by a collector in the 1990s. Estimated between 4,600 and 8,050 euros, it joins the list Titanic items put up for sale.
Another black and white photo, taken on April 15, 1912 by a sailor from the Prinz Adalbert, was sold for around 27,000 euros in 2015. The latter showed an iceberg believed to have a trace of red paint, proof of the collision with the Titanic .
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