The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has ordered that additional documents regarding the planned auction of artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the “Titanic” be submitted by June 29.
According to sea-news.az “RMS Titanic” announced in March that it plans to auction 100 artifacts from a collection acquired in France. Among the items slated for sale are a bronze cherub figurine, a gold necklace, and a heart-shaped pendant.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has opposed the sale, stating that this move contradicts existing international regulations and court orders regarding the shipwreck. According to the agency’s position, all artifacts recovered from the “Titanic” should be preserved and exhibited as a single collection and cannot be sold individually.
The court has set a deadline of July 10 for the submission of responses to the objections. Several public organizations have also supported NOAA’s stance, demanding that the auction be halted.
