Titanic

Get ready for an experience like no other at the Titanic A Tribute to the Tragedy museum located at the Volo Museum! Among the many artifacts on display is a 1912 Renault Type CB Coupe de Ville, which is an exact replica of the car that was loaded on the Titanic and sank to the bottom of the ocean. This car is one of only two ever built and is steeped in history, making it a must-see for car enthusiasts and Titanic fans alike.

The Renault Type CB Coupe de Ville is perhaps best known for its appearance in the 1997 blockbuster film "Titanic," where it was featured in a romantic scene between Jack, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Rose, played by Kate Winslet. Although the scene was fictional, the car's presence on the Titanic is a historical fact. It was purchased in Europe by William Carter of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, who was travelling with it and his family. The car was listed on the ship's cargo manifest, and Carter and his family survived the disaster, making a claim on the car with the Lloyd's of London insurance company.

The Renault is the only automobile known for certain to have been on the Titanic, and it remains a poignant reminder of the human cost of the tragedy. Hundreds of artifacts have been retrieved from the wreck since its discovery in 1985, providing a frozen-in-time glimpse into the lives of those on board when the ship went down on that fateful night in 1912. From hairbrushes to fine china and even men's shoes, these artifacts offer a window into a bygone era.

While some accounts suggest that the Renault was being shipped in a crate located in the forward section of the ship, which still remains relatively intact on the seafloor, it is uncertain whether the car is still salvageable after a century of immersion in salt water. Nonetheless, the Renault remains an important piece of Titanic history and an enduring symbol of the tragedy.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the 1912 Renault Type CB Coupe de Ville and other artifacts from the Titanic at the Volo Museum's Titanic A Tribute to the Tragedy exhibition. Come pay your respects to the lives lost on that fateful night and immerse yourself in the history and romance of the Titanic.