The Real Necklace From ‘Titanic’ Turned Up In The Wildest Place
While Jack and Rose are fictional characters in the James Cameron blockbuster Titanic, the same might not be said for their love story. Yes, that romance does have similarities to the one shared by a real-life couple on the ship: Walter Miller and Virginia Estelle McDowell Clark. And much like in the film, a stunning artifact from their time aboard was uncovered decades later. Now on display in a museum filled with Titanic artifacts, the prized possession's heartbreaking history is finally being revealed.
What’s the story?
Before you settle down to watch the film again, you’ve probably got a few questions to ask. Firstly, who were the Clarks? What were they like as a couple prior to boarding the Titanic? Just like Jack and Rose, their love was deep, loyal, and most importantly, strong — even during a once-in-a-lifetime disaster.
A late celebration
Walter and Virginia were residents of Los Angeles, California. They’d been married for a while but hadn’t yet enjoyed a honeymoon together. So, the husband and wife looked to put that right in 1912. Yep, they departed the U.S. for a European trip to finally celebrate their nuptials.
Something on the horizon
Sounds romantic, wouldn’t you agree? Mind you, while Virginia and Walter took in the sights on their holiday, they were both thinking ahead to a certain date, too. If the honeymoon went to plan, the pair knew they’d miss out, and neither of them really wanted that. So what was the occasion, then?
Time to go home
Simple — it was a special birthday. You see, Walter and Virginia were the proud parents of a little boy who was back in LA, and he was set to turn two during their honeymoon. On that note, the pair decided to cut their holiday short, aiming to get back in time to celebrate the milestone.
