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2 years ago•Source: Press Herald
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A water-stained menu from the Titanic's first-class offers a glimpse into the lavish last supper before the ship sank in 1912. The menu, featuring dishes like oysters, lamb, and mallard duck, is going up for auction along with other rare items, including a tartan blanket used by a survivor and a pocket watch belonging to a Russian immigrant who perished in the tragedy. The auction house describes the menu as a snapshot of the opulent culinary experience enjoyed by first-class passengers on the ill-fated voyage.

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