The Titanic: First Class First?

Apr 10, 2012, 04:49 AM

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A one-way first class ticket suite on the Titanic cost $100,000 at today's prices. Third Class was the equivalent of $800. But did this extra payment buy greater safety when disaster unfolded?

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