1990s agreement
Coverage of 1990s agreement in the Nexus archive.
- A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
RMS Titanic Inc. plans to auction over 100 artifacts from the Titanic wreck, including personal items and decor, but the U.S. government opposes the sale through legal action. The company argues the auction complies with court orders, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration claims it violates obligations to preserve the site. Previous attempts to sell artifacts were blocked by U.S. courts and preservation groups.
- A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
RMS Titanic Inc. plans to auction over 100 artifacts from the Titanic wreckage, but the U.S. government, represented by NOAA, opposes the sale, claiming it violates legal obligations. The company, which holds exclusive salvage rights, previously agreed to display items in museums but now seeks to sell them to fund explorations, facing prior court opposition.