"such authentic replica lifebelts- the best ever created since Fosbery themselves" - Ken Marschall
"such authentic replica lifebelts- the best ever created since Fosbery themselves" - Ken Marschall
Handmade replicas
There are only fourteen remaining Titanic lifebelts known to exist. My reproduction represents the ones donned by passengers of the Titanic.
June 2023, I had the opportunity to inspect and improve the restoration of Ken Marschall's original Fosbery lifebelt. I took detailed measurements that I applied to my replicas. With my experience handling an authentic lifebelt, I can offer you an accurate and affordable replica, assembled in the same manner as the originals.
On this site, you’ll find several variations of my lifebelt replicas, each with its own page detailing materials, construction, and historical context.
These include a scaled‑down youth version, a cotton‑canvas alternative, and a faithful reproduction of the lifebelt seen in the 1997 TITANIC film.
In addition to my lifebelts, this site also features a replica of Personal Effects Bag No. 41 carefully recreated with period‑accurate materials and a handcrafted White Star Line swallow‑tailed burgee made from authentic wool bunting.
If you have any questions, feel free to message me.
Thank you for visiting,
Steven Proto
TitanicLifeBelts LLC
Made in Oklahoma, U.S.A.
For those interested in deeper research, the website Titanic’s Remaining Lifebelts by Jerry N. J. Vondeling offers extensive documentation on the surviving Fosbery lifebelts and their history.
Most items are already in progress and finished after ordering.
Please allow up to 7 days for final production.
Burgee's will need extended time.
White linen with unbleached linen twill
Optional ink stamps
Original size construction
Custom‑cut cork blocks
Double‑threaded linen whipstitching
Weight: 5.5 lbs
Made to order — limited production
Red & natural‑white 100% wool bunting
Linen header with 100% hemp heading rope
Available in 1‑, 2‑, and 3‑yard sizes
Lightly aged finish
Detailed hang tag with inscriptions
Replica wax impression using traditional breaking wax
Pink legal tape with linen cord
Lead seal with replica impression
Respectfully packaged
White cotton canvas with matching webbing
Original movie‑prop size
1" polystyrene blocks
Approx. 16" × 56" × 1"
Weight: 2.5 lbs
Natural‑color cotton canvas with matching twill
Optional ink stamps
Original size construction
Custom‑cut cork blocks
Double‑threaded natural‑linen whipstitching
Weight: 5.5 lbs
Natural cotton canvas with matching twill
Optional ink stamps
Fits youth sizes: small, medium, and large
Custom‑cut cork blocks
Double‑threaded natural‑linen whip‑stitching
Weight: 4 lbs