Plan to auction over 100 Titanic artifacts faces US government opposition
RMS Titanic Inc plans to auction over 100 items from the famous wreck, facing US government opposition. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration argues the auction violates legal obligations to the site, citing concerns about past agreements. This follows ongoing efforts since 1987 to sell artifacts, which have met resistance from courts and preservation groups.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 22:28 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 22:40 UTC
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