Archaeologists Fight Scheme to Auction Off Artifacts From the Titanic (Again) The latest development in R. M. S. Titanic Inc.
's plans to auction off 100 artifacts recovered from the wreck site is a stark reminder that profit can sometimes come at the expense of historical preservation and cultural heritage.
The company, granted exclusive salvage rights to the ship's remains, claims it can sell whatever it wants – including priceless relics from one of history's most infamous maritime disasters.