How many second class passengers were there?
How many second class passengers were there? The total number of passengers on board the Titanic was 1,317 people, with 324 in First Class, 285 in Second and 709 in Third. This seems like a lot, but the Titanic was actually under capacity on her maiden voyage and could accommodate up to approximately 2,450 passengers!
Did they lock 3rd class passengers on the Titanic?
The British Inquiry Report noted that the Titanic was in compliance with the American immigration law in force at the time - and that allegations that third class passengers were locked below decks were false.
Did Titanic survivors get paid?
White Star paid nothing until December 1915, when they agreed to pay compensation of $664,000 to to be be divided amongst the survivors. Worked out at about $950 per person. Adjusted for inflation, that works out to be $22,000.
How much did a first class ticket cost on Titanic?
First-Class Tickets The average cost of a first-class ticket to board the Titanic was about $400 ($5,000 in today's money). There were two first-class rooms on the Titanic that cost $3,300 each (more than a brand new car back then).
Did any 1st class passengers survive the Titanic?
Titanic 1st Class Survivors Around 201 of the estimated 324 passengers traveling in first class were lucky enough to survive the disaster, 61% of those journeying on a 1st class ticket.