A federal judge has halted a plan to auction artifacts retrieved from the RMS Titanic wreck. The decision comes after concerns were highlighted by the U.S. government and preservationists regarding the sale and the company responsible for overseeing the artifacts.

The ruling demands an assessment of the collection’s condition. This involves filing an updated inventory with the court, ensuring each item’s status is clearly documented.

On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail on what became a tragic journey, captured here in a historical image from the Associated Press. The vessel’s ill-fated maiden voyage has since been a subject of great intrigue and preservation efforts.

Image of the Titanic on April 10, 1912, during its ill-fated maiden voyage.