The Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Cornwall, England, is selling its collection, which includes items connected to nearly 150 shipwrecks

Coal that once fueled the Titanic's journey is now up for auction. This unique artifact offers a glimpse into a storied past.

It’s unlikely that much else from the Titanic ’s wreckage will ever return to the surface, although a number of artifacts have been salvaged since the famous ocean liner’s rediscovery in 1985. Now, one of those pieces of history is headed to auction—a hunk of coal originally intended as fuel for the 882-foot-long vessel’s boilers.

Hundreds of items recovered from shipwrecks, including cannons, crockery, and other treasures are being put up for auction. The artefacts, dating from the 16th Century to more recent wrecks, are part of the collection at the Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Charlestown,