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Infamous 'Titanic' Door Sells for $718K, Should Fit 3 People at This Point


The infamous ‘Titanic’ prop door that allegedly can’t fit two people sold at auction for nearly $720,000

“Based on the most famous complete piece of debris salvaged from the 1912 tragedy, this intricately carved prop bears a striking resemblance to the Louis XV-style panel housed in the Maritime Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia.” In the understatement of the century, the description notes that the door “caused much debate from fans, many of whom have argued that the floating wood panel could have supported both Jack and Rose — making his fateful decision to stay in the frigid water an empty gesture.” Cover ImagesAs Titanic fans recall, the “floating wood panel” appears near the end of the 1997 film as Rose ( Kate Winslet) and Jack ( Leonardo DiCaprio) are attempting to survive the shipwreck in frozen North Atlantic waters.

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