Facts and Figures
Passenger Statistics
The was a total of 1,316 passengers on the Titanic, excluding the crew. The combination of limited lifeboats and prioritizing the first and second classes led to a dark fate for the third class. The table breaks down the survival rate between the classes.
| # of Passengers | Deaths | Survival Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 325 | 130 | 60% |
| Second Class | 285 | 166 | 42% |
| Third Class | 706 | 536 | 26% |
Survivor
At only two months old, Millvina Dean was the the youngest passenger and survivor from the Titanic disaster. The Dean family, originally from Branscombe, England, were emigrating to Wichita, Kansas for work. After the collision, Millvina, her mother, and her siblings were lucky enough to be placed in a lifeboat despite being third class passengers. They arrived in New York four days later, leaving behind her father who sacrificed his life for theirs. His body was never recovered.
Millvina claimed that she had no memory of being a passenger on the Titanic. However, her and her family received a lot of attention from the media. Throughout her life, she participated in many interviews and memorial events. Millvina was the final remaining survivor of the Titanic, but unfortuantely passed away in 2009. Her ashes were scattered in Southampton, England, where the Titanic infamously set dail for the first and last time.
Prominent Nationalities
The Titanic was a symbol of opulence and indestructability, but the "Unsinkable Ship" also served as a vessel to lead third class passengers to a better life. The following list represents the most prominent nationalities within the third class.
- British: 118 passengers
- Irish: 113 passengers
- Swedish: 104 passengers
- Syrian: 79 passengers
- Finnish: 55 passengers