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A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Patrick Whittle And John Seewer, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The artifacts, over 100 in total, were salvaged from the wreckage and include personal items and other objects.
A company's plan to sell items from the Titanic is being opposed by the US government. The artifacts, over 100 in total, were salvaged from the wreckage and include personal items and other objects. The company, RMS Titanic Inc, owns the exclusive rights to salvage from the Titanic.
Details of the opposition from the US government are found in newly unsealed court documents. Further information on this story can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 Houston and Click2Houston, which have more details on the court documents and the planned auction of the Titanic artifacts.
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Category: business Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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