Summary
A gold pocket watch owned by John Richardson, an engineer on the RMS Carpathia that helped rescue Titanic survivors, is expected to be auctioned for up to £100,000. The watch was given to Richardson for his role in saving over 700 people after the Titanic sank in 1912.
Key Facts
- The watch belonged to John Richardson, an engineer on the RMS Carpathia.
- RMS Carpathia rescued over 700 Titanic survivors in April 1912.
- The watch is expected to sell for up to £100,000 at auction.
- Richardson received the watch for his efforts during the rescue.
- The rescue was a significant event, with Carpathia transformed into a rescue vessel.
- The watch was previously displayed at the Southampton Maritime Museum.
- Another related watch sold in 2024 for £1.56 million.
