Titanic Survivor Newspaper Found After 112 Years

A 112-year-old copy of The Daily Mirror, dated April 20, 1912, has been discovered in a wardrobe in England, highlighting the devastating human impact of the Titanic sinking. The front page captures the agonizing wait of families in Southampton for a list of survivors, with the headline describing the tragedy as 'one of the thousands' that made the wreck 'the most horrible in the world’s history.' The article notes that over 1,500 people lost their lives when the Titanic struck an iceberg, and only a fraction of the crew survived. Auctioneer Charles Hanson remarked on the newspaper's significance as a piece of social history, emphasizing the sorrow experienced by bereaved families. Accompanying images poignantly depict the despair faced by those waiting for news of their loved ones. This find serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost associated with one of history's deadliest maritime disasters.