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FIRST-CLASS PASSENGERS

For those who could afford a first-class ticket, travelling on Titanic was a luxurious experience. As well as enjoying the finest food, facilities and activities on offer, you’d be rubbing shoulders with the elite – millionaires, aristocrats and sports stars were all on the first-class passenger list.

The hefty ticket price secured passengers the glitziest treatment. A team of elite chefs prepared banquets of exquisite cuisine: for breakfast on 11 April, there was a gargantuan feast including sirloin steak, smoked salmon, freshly baked soda and sultana scones, grilled ham and sausages, fresh herrings and watercress (which was lauded as a health food at the time), among others. With such a variety of food on offer, it’s no