Among
the flotsam and jetsam plucked from the Atlantic
Ocean following the Titanic's demise were pieces
of wood, including part of the clearly labeled
wheelhouse oak door. William J. Parker, a carpenter
aboard the rescue ship Minia, fashioned pieces
of Titanic's wreckage into various items. He
made a liquor cabinet from the wheelhouse door
and other flotsam which he gave to Chief Officer
James Adams. The wreckwood above was a shelf
in that cabinet. It is authentic Titanic pine
wood, indicating it's most likely from the deck.
This deck wood probably come from the breaking
point just before the final plunge.
It was passed down to Adam's grandson. Later
it became part of the private collection of
a world renowned Titanic author/expert and displayed
at Orlando's "Titanic - Ship of Dreams."
Pieces
of this ultra-rare wood can be purchased at
our online store