Never Before Seen Titanic Images: Secrets Uncovered 100 Years Ago
Ocean Line for the Rich
The Titanic was reflective of White Star Line’s reputation for superior comfort and luxury. The ship has extensive facilities to cater to its First-class passengers that was widely regarded as the finest of the time. Traveling via the biggest man-made vessel in history comes at a high price tag. The cost of the most expensive First Class Parlor ticket to New York was US $ 4,350 or about US$ 69,600 today. It was said that many of the first-class female passengers left the Titanic still dressed in the silk evening gowns they had worn to dinner. In the cargo manifest, a new Renault car was also aboard the Titanic. It was reported that about 60% if the first-class passengers survived.