11 Famous People Who Perished on the Titanic

Some of the greatest minds of the century perished on 15th April 1912

WT Stead was not the only famous person who perished on the Titanic. When the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic slipped beneath the Atlantic, it took more than just a ship to the bottom; it claimed some of the most powerful minds and fortunes of the 20th century.

However, there were not as many as one might expect; this was largely due to the significantly higher survival rate of first-class passengers compared to those in third class. Most of the well-known individuals on board held first-class tickets.

Of the 324 first-class passengers, 201 survived. In stark contrast, just 181 out of 708 third-class passengers made it to safety. This disparity highlights the era’s rigid class divide, a reality made even more tragic by the fact that several lifeboats were lowered while only half-full.

Here are eleven first-class passengers who were among the 123 from their deck who perished on that fateful night of 15th April 1912.