17-08-2010, 02:46 PM
Smith was something of a celebrity. Indeed wealthy passengers often only sailed if he was in command. It appears he loved his status and spent a great deal of his time with the wealthy classes. Titanic is an amazing study of Edwardian England and this is very very well seen in the movie. Most of the money however was made from steerage (third class). There were more of them.
Although third class was basic it was probably luxury compared to their own lives. The menu of steerage is actually quite impressive.
Of course they did not get the eight courses served at dinner to third class!
THe technology behind Titanic was unprecedented so the cocky confidence is easy to understand.
Although third class was basic it was probably luxury compared to their own lives. The menu of steerage is actually quite impressive.
Of course they did not get the eight courses served at dinner to third class!
THe technology behind Titanic was unprecedented so the cocky confidence is easy to understand.