The Times of India

Titanic owners got $5m insurance payout; original document could fetch 67,000

An authentic insurance document related to the Titanic's last journey is slated for auction in Britain. This significant paperwork details the insurance sought mere weeks before the 1912 sinking. The owners received their payout shortly after the tragedy, contrasting sharply with the delays faced by bereaved families. The piece also underscores the important insurance arrangements for the Titanic, along with a selection of other artifacts that commemorate its storied past.