When the RMS Titanic met its tragic fate in the icy depths of the North Atlantic, it left behind only fragments of its grandeur. As the years have passed, some of these relics have been recovered, offering a window into the history of the Titanic. Let's explore what remains, and the fascinating journey these artifacts have taken.

Logometer: Measuring the Titanic’s Journey

Apart from the countless stories, pieces of the Titanic's journey still live on.

The logometer, a device used to measure the Titanic's speed and distance traveled, recorded a journey of 268 nautical miles from noon on April 14, 1912. Yet, today, its location is unknown. This seemingly mundane piece of maritime technology holds a special place in the annals of Titanic history, capturing the essence of the ship's final voyage.

Sheet Music and Broadway Musicals

More sentimental and cultural artifacts have also survived the wreck. Fragments of sheet music tell the story of the passengers' lives. Two pieces have been recovered: 'On Mobile Bay' from around 1910 and 'Put Your Arms Around Me Honey' from the Broadway musical ‘Madame Sherry’. These pieces of music, now part of a private collection, offer a glimpse into the entertainment of the era.

The Alligator Purse and Other Personal Items

Personal belongings have also been salvaged from the ocean floor. The alligator purse owned by British milliner Marion Meanwell, and a handbag made from alligator skin, are notable items. Both are currently in unknown locations, anonymity being a perhaps fitting destiny for such poignant relics.

Artifacts from the First-Class Passengers

Original deck chairs, which were recovered from the wreckage by the Mackay-Bennett, have become private treasures. The last lunch menu from First-Class passengers, now on display at Titanic Belfast, is another poignant reminder of the passengers' final meal. Other items, such as tiny vials of perfume and a chandelier fragment, recovered from the depths of the ocean, similarly tell the tragic story of the Titanic's last moments.

Famous Objects: The Loving Cup and Fosbury Lifejacket

More famous artifacts have also come to light, such as the The Loving Cup presented to Captain Arthur Rostron by survivor Molly Brown, now displayed at Titanic Belfast. The Fosbery lifejacket, one of only 12 remaining in the world, was recovered by the Mackay-Bennett and is currently in an unknown location.

A mysterious power device, pipe with a sculpted bowl, and the battered white cotton gloves, dubbed the 'rarest Titanic artifacts ever recovered,' stand as enigmatic pieces in the vast collection of salvaged relics.

Current Locations and Conservation

While most of these items are part of private collections or on display at museums, such as Titanic Belfast, some are believed to be in unknown locations. RMS Titanic Inc., the company responsible for recovering and exhibiting Titanic artifacts, maintains a warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia, where many of these treasures are stored, though the exact locations of all recovered items are not publicly disclosed due to their value and sensitivity.

The journey of these artifacts from seabed to display cases is a fascinating tale of history and preservation. Each piece carries within it a weight of memory and stories of the Titanic's brief but lasting legacy.