The instrument was believed to be played by the band leader Wallace Hartlet (2 June 1878 - 15 April 1912) trying to calm passengers as the ship slipped into frozen waters was sold at auction for 1.5 million us dollar. When Hartley's body was discovered more than ten days after the disaster the violin was found in a leather case strapped to him. Hartley's band played the rhythm "nearer, my God to the thee' as passengers climbed into lifeboats.
However some people still doubt whether the violin is genuine, believing it could not have survived being submerged in sea water.
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