The RMS Titanic carried a diverse array of passengers across its three classes, reflecting the social structure of the early 20th century.

First-class passengers included some of the most prominent figures of the time. Among them were John Jacob Astor IV, one of the wealthiest men in America, and Benjamin Guggenheim, the famous mining magnate. The “Unsinkable” Molly Brown, known for her survival and later activism, was also a first-class passenger.

In second-class, notable passengers were fewer but included individuals like Lawrence Beesley, a schoolteacher who would later write a detailed account of the disaster. While third-class passengers were generally not as well-known, some gained recognition after the event. For instance, Millvina Dean, who was just two months old at the time, became known as the youngest Titanic passenger and the last surviving passenger until her death in 2009.

The fates of these passengers, along with hundreds of others from various backgrounds, would become intertwined with the tragic story of the Titanic’s maiden voyage. Their experiences span tales of survival, loss, heroism, and the stark realities of social class distinctions of the era.