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Real Jack Dawson Mourned Lost Love 'Rose' on Titanic
18 Nov
Summary
- A third-class passenger, Ernest Tomlin, wrote about a lost love named Rose.
- Tomlin's water-stained diary and a five-page letter are up for sale.
- These previously unseen Titanic artifacts are valued at £50,000.
A compelling discovery has brought to light the final days of Ernest Tomlin, a third-class passenger aboard the Titanic. His water-stained diary and a deeply personal five-page letter, written before the ship's tragic maiden voyage, reveal his profound sadness over a lost love named Rose.
Tomlin's correspondence details his heartbreak, including 24 hours spent crying, and expresses his sorrow at leaving his family. The letter also includes a diagram of the Titanic's near-collision with the SS New York upon its departure from Southampton.
These previously unseen artifacts, preserved by Tomlin's family for over a century, are now being sold for £50,000. Auctioneers describe them as one of the most complete Titanic archives to surface in decades, offering an intimate look at a victim's final thoughts and experiences.
