A Closer Look: What it was Like to Travel First Class on the Titanic | Cultured Elegance

[@dje9834]

My grandmother was supposed to travel on the Titanic with her sister, third class. The sister's passport was messed up somehow and they couldn't travel. I thank the fates for that because not too many third-class people survived. I am the second generation to be born in America. Some people don't believe this. My father was the youngest child born in his family, just like me. I'm close to 70 now. It was, indeed, a fact. We have her old passport and ticket in the photo album.

[@lavenderflowersfall280]

That's sad everyone should have gotten a fair chance to get out all life is equal in the end.

[@CulturedElegance]

Fascinating!!! Woow!

[@chiasanzes9770]

My auntie. Who I never met, she was my father's youngest sister. She was supposed to travell on Titanic too but luckily the boat from Finland arrived late to England and Titanic sailed away she took another ship to across over Atlantic. Finaly she end up somewhere in California got married there they had no children but they adopted a daughter who lived in Nevada.

[@ChairmanPaulieD]

I just googled when was passports first issued and it did say that they were issued not until during the First World War and after the war bc for International travelers weren’t required to have passports in 1912 as they were coming over to America and becoming U.S citizens and they had to be inspected by health officials at Ellis island before being allowed to the port authority in New York and being allowed to wander around the city of Manhattan. I’m glad that your grandmother wasn’t on the RMS Titanic and it wasn’t planned or expected for the ship to sink. As many of those passengers were coming to America to start a new life and be with families that we’re already living over here already 🥺

[@sextape_cisxs2105]

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[@Shakespearelover1717]

How utterly sad that all this amazing architecture only lasted for a few days.

[@CulturedElegance]

Isn’t it!!

[@moonwalker091000]

Very sad indeed :o( She was such a beauty and will never be replaced

[@gretski47]

Her sister ships had much od the same. Some of it still exists today, salvages from the Olympic which was the only surviving sister. The White Swan Hotel has a full room created from the lounge as well as parts of the Grand Staircase

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

It lasted several years... The ship took years to build.

[@bobn2805]

​@Graham it didn't have all that right from the beginning though...

[@kelly_seastar]

First Class on the Titanic had the best of everything. The best accommodations, the best food, the best chance of surviving.

[@AaronKinney-sd9rk]

Well for children 2nd class fared better.

[@jice7074]

​@@AaronKinney-sd9rk it's actually women who had the best chance of survival. 3rd class woman still had a better chance at surviving than a 1st class teenage boy who hadn't begun his life. People come on here arguing their take on modern politics and classism is a big issue for them but we can see class was only a secondary factor.

[@Parallax982]

@@jice7074 Where are you getting your information. I've heard that third class passengers were left to drown.

[@Parallax982]

Best of everything by the standards of the time. You and I would find their version of first class decidedly uncomfortable. Shared bathrooms, even in first class; bathing by appointment and only in seawater; one small dark, dank swimming pool in the bottom of the ship, completely enclosed and below the water line. The grand staircase was really cool though.

[@jice7074]

@@Parallax982 Google it.. 3rd class survival rate on average was lower, but 3rd class women had a higher survival rate of men of all classes. Oddly, second class men had the lowest survival rate of all categories. It's also uncertain how many boys, 13-17 were considered men and how many were considered children.

[@QuestionMark436]

Traveling first class on the Titanic must have been a thrilling experience. In my opinion luxury travel by sea should make a major comeback. A sea voyage has got to be more comfortable and leisurely than a flight. I mean sure airplanes are faster but part of the fun of travel is getting somewhere not just being somewhere. Edit: I am referring to ocean liners not cruise ships.

[@CulturedElegance]

I 1000% agree!!!

[@mysteryperson1976]

Now that we are able to make stronger ships and are better able to provide enough lifeboats for everyone, we can be better prepared for such a disaster.

[@Parallax982]

You can. There are many transatlantic crossings, far less expensive today than in 1912.

[@bayousbambino427]

That's asking for a lot. The last cruise I went on--with a premium line, no less--there was barely a handful of men wearing tuxedo on the "formal" nights (now tackily called "gala" or "dress to impress" nights). More women got dressed up (revealing a certain sexism in the social expectations) than men; but, they were still in the minority. I saw people around the ship in the evening wearing jeans and even shorts and gaudy print t-shirts (like a wolf howling at the moon or skeleton on a motocycle gaudy print); the kind of stuff I'd wear to do maintance work or painting around the house. The second formal night, I wore a black velvet jacket with black tie; so, I blended in with the other men in tux. But, I was completely alone wearing a white jacket tuxedo the first formal night (it was a Mexican Riviera cruise) on a ship with some 2500 passengers. I stood out so much that, as the voyage went on for the rest of the week, I heard more and more crew, in different parts of the ship, calling me Mr Bond. The bar has sunk incredibly low.

[@Parallax982]

@@bayousbambino427 I guess it depends on how one defines luxury. For me, luxury includes the freedom to dress casually. In 1912, society was very formal. I think you're correct that this sort of formality is not likely to return anytime soon. I do consider cruising far more luxurious than plane travel, regardless of cruise line chosen. It's not everyone's cup of tea. I've been on one cruise, which I'd rate four of ten stars, but compared to airline travel, which would be lucky to rate one star, it's fantastic (assuming one has the time).

[@skh1964]

The ship really was a beautiful expression of the time, so sad to end so tragically.

[@bayousbambino427]

The 'Olympic' was nearly identical and sailed until the 1930s.

[@dafdfasdfdfasfdfadfd]

Yes, unbelievable. Five years to build and gone in 2 hours! So so sad. Wonder if she’d be running today?!!

[@NoWonderDragon]

@@dafdfasdfdfasfdfadfd Running today? Nah, if it didn't sink it would have been forgotten.

[@celiajarvis3168]

​@@NoWonderDragon- who could afford the maintenance?

[@celiajarvis3168]

Hard to believe it sank. Kinda reminds me of the Tower of Babel.

[@rebeccakinney6357]

It would be incredible if a replica of titanic was created as a hotel, I would absolutely pay to stay in that!

[@CulturedElegance]

I would love that! Me too

[@maximesaindon3552]

As long as it's not a sailing hotel I'd do it.

[@stlbusker3025]

Currently, there are 2 (two)such exhibits operating that I'm aware of. One is located in Branson Missouri, and recreates every detail of the original Titanic, down to the most intimate detail. Overnight accommodations can be obtained, also guided tours are available for those who choose not to spend the night in such opulent luxury. The second recreation is located in lower England, however; im uncertain if this venue is still in operation.

[@teapot6219]

It would cost billions in todays money to make an exact replica.

[@nostly1666]

@@teapot6219basically we need a billionaire to become a Titanic enthusiast, I heard of some billionaire in Australia thinking about recreating titanic, sea worthy and all. Of course I think that fell through and construction was never started.

[@142horizon]

Wow... The whole ship was a Work Of Art. A Masterpiece!

[@zoefang4563]

I cannot get enough of the fashions the ladies wore---thanks sooo much for this video

[@CulturedElegance]

You're so welcome!!!

[@peachesmcgee4795]

Of course the loss if life is the saddest thing about the Titanic disaster,but this makes me think of the beauty and workmanship of the ship itself. What a tragic waste to think that all of this is at the bottom of the sea now.

[@CulturedElegance]

No kidding!!! I completely agree!! Very tragic!😭 I like your username btw!❤️

[@peachesmcgee4795]

@@CulturedElegancelol! Thanks,it's a random nickname my boyfriend uses for me!

[@eaglewings8206]

Can someone tell me if these pictures and videos are all from the original titanic?

[@DavidS22003]

What about the iceburg getting injured from the titanic do you feel sorry for that too

[@myliamag.6512]

So many videos about Titanic on YT, but you end up explaining it so clearly and just, so relaxing-ly!

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you so so much!!! So glad you like them!! Means the world

[@annehersey9895]

@@CulturedElegance It really was a delightful video! I''ve heard it described but seeing it brings it more together in the mind. I just loved looking at the menus! Thank you so much for including them.

[@airyowo]

What I would give to be able to explore the inside of this ship before it crashed. Such a magnificent and breathtaking piece of architecture! Many of the ships during this time period were just on a whole new level. You would never see something like this today.

[@Gabriel_Strelow]

There is a very relistic game in wich you can explore the Titanic. Its Titanic Honor and Glory, that consists in a almost perfect replica of the ship; the developers used all the information that they could find about the interior and exterior of it. Here's the link for a video of a tour of Titanic in this game: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHixioqMlNuihMU

[@kate_cooper]

It would be lovely to be… not on the Titanic because it sank, but on the Olympic. I can imagine viewing the sea from the promenade decks, drinking coffee in those nice little cafes and visiting the Turkish baths. Of course, in real life I wouldn’t have been rich enough to travel first class. 😢

[@CulturedElegance]

Most definitely!! It’s a blessing to have an imagination! Same with me haha!!

[@bluerosegirl7471]

She was such a beautiful ship and each room was just stunning. What a heartbreaking end. 😢

[@coshheraexe7308]

The irony of the titanic having a rowing machine on it my god

[@CulturedElegance]

That is true!!!

[@brykmann]

And a swimming pool.

[@kate_cooper]

It ended up being cut from the film, but originally Rose’s mother was going to respond to an invitation to try out the rowing machine with “I can hardly think of a skill I would need less.” And then, of course, she finds herself in a lifeboat with Molly Brown and others needing to row for their lives.

[@sheismymom]

can't believe I never made that connection before wow lol

[@benschaeffer8102]

🤣

[@moonwalker091000]

This video was so elegantly done. There were rooms that I didn't know about before so thank you so much for the great narrative and history of this beautiful ship. I also want to say how nice it was that you referred to the movie on some pictures/screen shots without using the movie too much. Very nicely done. :o) Thanks for sharing

[@andreamarin4296]

All those dresses were simply gorgeous!!!! Each a work of art!

[@DavidS22003]

Were any of these womens dresses on the titanic worn by men

[@johnking5174]

The first class dining saloon was open each day for Breakfast served from 8am to 10am, Luncheon available from 1pm to 2.30pm. Dinner was available to passengers who were seated at table from anytime between 7pm to 8.15pm. The first class dining saloon was used on Sunday mornings for "Divine Service" from 10.30am - 11.30am led by Captain Smith using an Anglican Prayer Service.

[@bethanysaga]

We should go back to that style. Its so elegant and natural.

[@CulturedElegance]

I agree and feel the same!!💖💓

[@kealani6535]

That kind of quality is extremely expensive. But I'd rather have just a few magnificent dresses and wear them for years -- way better than "fast fashion."

[@CarlosGonzalez-hu3hr]

Wonderful video. Well done! 14:54 The Ala Carte Restaurant was a "franchise' restaurant that was available only to those who had chosen to prepay for the amenity when they purchased their tickets, the adjoining café Parisian was not extra. The Café was unique on the ship since it was an indoor room with ivy covered walls made to look like an outdoor street café common in France at the time. During the voyage it is said that the café Parisian was the favorite meeting place for the younger first class passengers, . In latter remodels, Titanic's identical sister ship, the Olympic 's version of the Café Parisian was removed and added to the Ala Carte Restaurant to make it larger. In Olympics last remodel in the 1920s the Carte Restaurant was completely removed and the entire space became a ballroom . The ballroom was added because by the 1920s during the Flapper generation, dancing between unmarried men & unchaperoned woman (usually group dances like "the Charleston") were more acceptable in high society. Originally Titanic was supposed to have a first class nursery opposite to the deck space occupying the Gymnasium 6:07 but the design change was made too late to be incorporated into Titanic for its first voyage. . This feature was added latter to Olympic and the ill fated Britannic. 7:47 the swimming pools on Olympic & Titanic were the first liners ever to have such a feature, they were very plane considering the other very detailed rooms in first class. The swimming pool on latter Britannic was very luxurious by comparison. 10:41 supposedly the first class library had a copy of the book The Wreck Of The Titan whos fictional plot mirrors the tragic sinking of the Titanic. 10:37 the Reading and Writing room on Titanic, according to Thomas Andrews, who was tasked with suggesting improvements on the Titanic's maiden voyage, was almost never used. It was his suggestion that the room be made smaller & that the part of the room at 10:51 be turned into a small stateroom for passengers. A change that was carried out on Olympic. 2:54 The wire mess baskets that were available in every first class stateroom was a small but practical feature Andrews had suggested. The dark wood paneled sitting room you see photographed at 2:17, 2:26 & 2:39 is the real version of the famous Rose being drawn by Jack nude scene in the film. You will notice that unlike the film, the room's fireplace did not have a mirror over the mantle but a silk tapestry depicting nature. In real life this suite was occupied by Abraham & Ida Strauss who are the elderly couple you see in the film who refuse to leave the ship. 13:26 Just in case you were curious you were not expected to finish your plate with those multi course meals in first class. Most people would take only a few bites of every course knowing that by the end they would be full. 14:03 Even though the men's smoking room was reserved for men only, Molly Brown would smoke cigars and have drinks in that room during the voyage. In a deleted scene from the film you see her in that room. 14:40 The grand staircase on Titanic & Olympic had clear stained dark oak paneled walls like we see in the film. By the 1920s remodel of the Olympic its Oak Paneling on the grand staircase was restrained in a light green color as a way to update the space to changing styles. 3:12 it is ironic that Olympic & Titanic were known for having such a high ratio of bathrooms to passengers for its time.. One of the main reasons the surviving ocean liners like Olympic were eventually taken out of service and scrapped was because by the 1930s Ocean travel was focused more on the 'Tourist Class' and in newer ships every stateroom in first & second class was expected to have its own bathroom. Lacking this feature sealed the fate of the old liners including Olympic.

[@jorgschwantje1239]

Great post. Just the oak im the staircase was not dark stained. It was the natural oak, highly polished. In the movie it's a bit too dark, it looks like 10 year old oak. Honor & Glory shows the real color perfectly.

[@gnarlyhogg]

@@jorgschwantje1239 I was surprised when I explored the ship in honor and glory to find the wood so light in color because from a combination of the movie set and old black and white photos I always though the grand staircase was a light walnut not oak

[@Ben-js9fg]

Rose's suite in the film is the suite B52, which Cameron chose to style after the Straus' suite, C55. The real suite, B52, was not occupied by the Strauses but instead occupied by J. Bruce Ismay, the chairman of the White Star Line, who is played by Jonathan Hyde in the film. Additionally, the deleted scene in which Margaret "Molly" Brown is drinking while the iceberg passes her is located in the non-smoking section of the verandah café, not the smoking room where the men were.

[@bethm5791]

Incorrect. James Cameron chose to put rose in that room because that was I believe JP Morgan’s original room who did not go on the titanic. It was a passenger who did not go therefore it was vacant and they chose to use that for rose and cal since they weren’t real and didn’t want to discredit real passengers who died.

[@Ben-js9fg]

@@bethm5791 Nope. B52, 54, 56 were occupied by J. Bruce Ismay.

[@alexandracash8106]

I love the idea of the reading and writing room! Had I been a first class passenger I would have hung out there!

[@SymphonyBrahms]

i would rather have traveled first class on the Olympic, Titanic's sister ship. It was a beautiful ship, and it didn't sink. It sailed for many years until it became outdated and was removed from service.

[@CulturedElegance]

Completely true!!!

[@happyurbanite9897]

So much food. So little to do. Definitely a far cry from cruising today. A mode of transport and not a vacation in the way we think of cruising today. Fascinating video!

[@CulturedElegance]

Yes so very different than cruises today! I prefer them back then!! So much more elegant. Thank you for watching!!!

[@FC-hj9ub]

Well it was to distract you from the massive voyage from.europe to the US. Remember many people made voyages like that ended in life or death

[@musiknutz]

Gorgeous clip. But knowing about the details of all those unbelievably nice components of the ship makes its loss just sadder if possible

[@Parallax982]

There were two identical sister ships, both of which sailed until they were scrapped.

[@bayousbambino427]

@@Parallax982 No, only one--the 'Olympic'--sailed until scrapped in the 1930s. The 'Britannic' was sunk by a mine in the First World War. It never saw a day of passenger serivce; it wasn't even ever fully fitted-out.

[@Parallax982]

@@bayousbambino427 You're right. Only the Olympic sailed until scrapped. My point remains the same. The Titanic is famous for sinking. Had she not sank, she would have served passengers for a number of years and then, considered out of date, would have been scrapped.

[@cmvdoo]

All it took was 2.5 hours to bring down this costly, exquisite and seemingly unsinkable beauty.

[@countalma9800]

One of the best Titanic videos on KZbin! Thank you so much for it! Modern cruise liners are a joke compared to the Titanic. No one can enjoy such luxury and style today, not even the super rich.

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you so very much!! Aren’t they!!

[@moonwalker091000]

Yes I totally agree. She was such a classic beauty and will never be replaced

[@FC-hj9ub]

Well no one could barely enjoy it then either. 1st class was for basically millionaires. People have this delusion that they'd be rich and spoiled if they were alive back then

[@Dandelionsinthesky]

​@@FC-hj9ubExactly 😂

[@JUMALATION1]

I have been to a very nice exhibition of the Titanic, but I wish someone would build the whole ship up again for everyone to explore (but do not by any means make it sea functional, only the interior!). I would be very intrigued to explore every nook and cranny of it 🚢

[@peachesmcgee4795]

Me too!

[@dafdfasdfdfasfdfadfd]

Yes yes!!!

[@independentpuppy7520]

Yes indeed. That would be great if someone did that.

[@Gabriel-qr9dv]

thy the Titanic Honor and Glory Demo.... they are rebuilding the ship virtually in high detail, many of the shots she uses in this video come from that "game", so far they released the 401 demo, that has 50% of the ship spaces available

[@almostteatime6758]

That's a great idea! 💡

[@alisonj9533]

As beautiful as it was, i always imagine those glamorous gownsand suits hanging in the wardrobes on the bottom of the ocean. The most difficult was of course the lives lost but all those poor animals on board as well.

[@sadiashuja6739]

This was the most unfortunate ship on earth I would never ever dream of boarding. This unfortunate cursed ship as a first class passengers, but all your narration were great. I loved it.

[@alistairmcelwee7467]

For the women in First Class it seems than most of the day was spent changing clothes! But, the outfits you displayed were quite lovely. Guessing a pain to wear though. Not wishing to be vulgar, but many late Victorian and Edwardian women’s outfits don’t look to have been convenient for women to, um, use the conveniences.

[@CulturedElegance]

Hi Alistair!! Thank you! And actually they were fairly comfortable depending on the garment. For example with a tea gown some women wouldn't wear any corset at all. And lol!! And actually all the fabric gathers up quite easily so it isn't the biggest pain! Thank you for your comment

[@MarShawnH88]

Imagine all these rooms with no tv, radio, cell phone, live entertainment, etc. Gosh the days must have felt like weeks back in those days lol. The ship was extremely beautiful.

[@octavvarrd2006]

You are right 😂, seems boring while traveling on a big ship with no entertainment at all.

[@142horizon]

Are you KIDDING? Enjoy the Ocean & explore the Ship!!! Jack & Rose had LOTS of fun -and so would I! :)

[@phoenixxsoul]

Wow. So gorgeous... It's such a pity that the ship sunk 😢 I want this beautiful era to come back ❤

[@InfinityFortnite_Real]

Beautiful are for very rich people, not for rest

[@celiajarvis3168]

​@@InfinityFortnite_Real- The poor was also having a great time.

[@ballasog]

You would have been a stoker. There was huge wealth inequality then. The Queen Mary 2 makes regular transatlantic runs. If you have the cash, look at reviews of the first class experience, especially the upper first class experience, on the Mary and see if it's worth doing. If you want to replicate the experience door to door as much as possible, go eastbound because these people took trains to get to their ultimate destinations and passenger train service in the US is teh suxxors. If you don't want to do that but are interested in the sea experience, I say the thing to do is look at cruises that are more nautical, like around the Horn (southern tip of South America), or something like Norwegian fjords or Aegean Isles, where taking your hotel room with you is a huge benefit. I'm trying to stir up my friends to take a Norwegian Fjords cruise next year.

[@ballasog]

@@celiajarvis3168 Yeah, the steerage, I understand was huge advance in comfort and facilities from other ships. Until... But the Olympic was in service for 24 years.

[@jkalous100]

So glad the algorithm recommended your channel

[@CulturedElegance]

Aw thank you so so much!! Your comment means a lot!!

[@johnking5174]

First class passengers only could have early morning tea or coffee along with toast and breakfast pasteries served to them in their state rooms from 7am, along with a copy of Titanic's own daily newspaper called the Atlantic Daily Bulletin. It was prepared by the ship's first class purser and wireless operators who had access to daily news, stock market news, sporting news, society news, advertisements and some information about the ship.

[@gretski47]

There was a printing press onboard for just this thing. Printers room was on E or F deck

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

ooo how nice! newspaper!

[@mrs.g.9816]

If I was wealthy enough to take a cruise, I'd rather go back in time when cruise ships had class and dignity. I'd prefer a dining room or ballroom graced by potted palms to a disco anytime.

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Cunard and the Queen Mary 2.

[@CulturedElegance]

I COMPLETELY AGREE

[@bpdbhp1632]

I guess it looks better but with all these strict times and different clothes for every event i think you would wish rather sooner then later to have a modern cruise. Where you can decide way more yourself

[@FC-hj9ub]

Not everyone was classy or dignified, in any century on earth

[@Dandelionsinthesky]

Heavy on if you were wealthy😂

[@lucylouise8718]

This is the best video that I’ve ever seen about the Titanic. Fascinating! It’s tragic that the Titanic sank.

[@CulturedElegance]

Awww Lucy!! You made my day!! Thank you!! Welcome to the channel!

[@smoocher]

Just once I wish I would watch videos like this and appreciate the beauty of the ship without imagining water rushing through it and tearing it apart.

[@lemongate4869]

I would so like to go back in time and go on this ship.....before it sailed. Wandering around this beautiful ship would be wonderful.

[@kevanhoff5869]

My great-great uncle on my mom’s side was a sailor on the Carpathia who helped pick up the survivors from the R.M.S. Titanic;

[@rgs6236]

Brilliantly narrated ! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you so so much!!!

[@larkt6693]

This was great ❤

[@raverboy0757]

this is one of the best videos on Titanic ive seen! Thank you

[@CulturedElegance]

Gosh thank you so so much!!!!

[@rafaelrosal.]

Your voiced is so calm. I like it. Makes it easier to listen to.

[@CulturedElegance]

Oh thank you so much!

[@Antny.25]

Agreed Rafael

[@lesliemctavish4300]

Great question: how would I spend my days aboard? In the Turkish Bath, and visiting all rooms on 1st deck. This video gave me a look into the ship that I haven't seen before. It was beautiful. I wonder if any of the architectural details were recovered? The ship is unbelievably opulent with such treasures!

[@CulturedElegance]

That sounds like a splendid way to spend your days while aboard!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Welcome to the channel!! To answer your question, I believe a few pieces but I do not know which. And yes It certainly was a treasure!!

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

the majority of the architectural details were either largely destroyed by the implosion/collision with the sea floor, but what did survive is largely still down there. james cameron did a doc right after his movie called “ghosts of the abyss” showing him and bill paxton going down to the wreck site again (right around the time of 9/11, interestingly. it shows them reacting to the news.) and it’s amazing. they were able to further inside than they had before, and were able to get eyes on some really gorgeous architectural detail. and I think the turkish baths remained mostly intact. there are some really cool images/videos out there showing it.

[@ravenel2]

There is a video of camera in the Turkish Bath under the sea. Search for it and watch it. It is unbelievable as it is exists today under the ocean almost as it was in 1912. Those blue tiles didn’t deteriorate.

[@imarielmermaid]

the details. the whole thing is literally a work of art

[@veggielover100]

This video was great. Thank you.

[@Fiftynine414]

The dresses were all so lovely. I would wear many of them. I don’t have a favorite - too many gorgeous dresses to choose from.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

Absolutely LOVED this video! Thanks ❤

[@PJZZZZ]

I love your channel and your voice after a long day is soothing . Thank you

[@96vian_25]

The ship interior design seems to be more elegant and classic compare to the modern ships design such a shame that this ship have this tragedy incident may the soul of 1500 people rest in peace

[@jus10lewissr]

There's been talk about Titanic II for years now, always getting put off, and though it's said that it would cost billions of dollars to build, I really do believe the ship would easily pay for itself in revenue. There's just so many of us that would give anything to sail aboard the Titanic, possibly even multiple times, that I really do feel like the new ship would be wildly popular and reservations so backed up that it could be a decade or more before you finally got your chance. There's only one remaining ocean liner in the world (Queen Mary II) and obviously air travel has eliminated the need for liners, not to mention cruise ships, and the Titanic II would attract so many people wanting to take actual voyages among the seas, even if just for the hell of it.

[@maryc.dalton1284]

My understanding is that it’s very bad luck to name a ship after one that has sunk. I heard that from a mariner.

[@randall8379]

Most people today would not like the formalities observed on the Titanic

[@celiajarvis3168]

Difficult to even imitate the craftsmanship.

[@SanctusPaulus1962]

@@maryc.dalton1284 Only if you're superstitious.

[@SanctusPaulus1962]

@@randall8379 Millions of people each year still go on the QMII and Queen Elizabeth ships - which both have very strict formal dress codes.

[@TheCannonface]

Nice video

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you

[@RavenGent]

This is excellent and very thoroughly researched. 👍🎩 I always wondered how the first class wood board the Titanic and go about the voyage in their routine. You should do one of Victorian balls or gala's. Of course ones with the educated class or upper middle class as well.

[@CulturedElegance]

Aw thank you so much!!! Excellent idea!!

[@sandramilfort9261]

Beautiful. Well done thank you for the coloured images and also for the magnificent dresses. 👏🏾💕🫶🏾

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you so much Sandra!!! ❤️💖💓

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

Ellie Dashwood & yourself did a *wonderful* exploration of the Titanic experience....

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you so much!! I have not heard of her!

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

@@CulturedElegance She's fantastic- her focus is more on the Regency, but she's explored aspects of society in the late Victorian & early 20th c too

[@lifeofcurtisc2729]

Ridiculously fascinating! Thanks, for this!

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Titanic will always be a fascinating subject, thank you for this video.

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you!

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

As a first class passenger, I would have gotten up and bathed, dressed, had ONE breakfast, walked the promenade deck for awhile, went swimming, played a little squash, visited the gym, then the Turkish bath. Then lunch, and more swimming, probably, and walking the promenade again. I would not have had food at teatime, just a drink or two. Then dinner, and another walk on the promenade, chatted with friends, drinks in the bar, then bed. (Jan Griffiths).

[@CabinC82]

Beautifully crafted and narrated video. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@kelpfaced]

Your voice is so soothing!

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you so much!!! Welcome to the channel!⚜️❤️

[@amzaproperyorkshirelass7180]

It must of been terrifying for anyone but the 3rd class had hardly any chance to escape Imagine the freezing water the tilt of the ship followed by complete darkness

[@lauraalba7151]

Yes How sad and tragic!

[@davinp]

Titanic was probably the most luxurious ship in 1912

[@bonniedalesullivan9705]

Beautiful. And i LOVE the clothes!❤

[@tamshari9212]

Amazing feeling to travel on the titanic Fantasy cruise❤❤🎉😊😁☀️

[@lovelyandfloppy]

It truly was a magnificent ship.

[@louloufarangset]

best movie for ever ...this ocean cruise liner was so beautiful...

[@ouririshcountrylife591]

Just found your channel. Great video, Thank you. Subscribed

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you so much!!! Welcome!! ⚜️❤️

[@cat-a-tonic150]

Nice, informative commentary with wonderful sources seamlessly woven. There are period pictures and artwork, clips of the '97 movie, and some lovely shots of my favorite 3D project - Titanic Honor & Glory, Demo 401.

[@industryup]

Extremely insightful & detailed. We’ll done & much appreciated.

[@pricegrisham2998]

Most passengers in the education and academic fields, unless they were globally famous, opted for 2nd class (which many said was as elegant as the first class on other ships); so I think I might have chosen to travel there. Because no matter how elegant the décor of a dining room, without stimulating and educated conversation, it lacks dignity and depth.

[@celiajarvis3168]

You wouldn’t like to mingle with the very rich in first class because they lack stimulating, educated conversation and dignity and depth? Seriously.

[@Concordnh603]

The classism “against their own” in 1sr would make 2nd a much more comfortable space for anyone not wanting to risk social suicide around wealthy peers Although, if you were wealthy and “settling for less” with 2nd class, gossip I’m sure was a nightmare.

[@ChiGuy1837]

Crazy how you go from the nicest ship in the world to a below average one jus by walking down a couple of flights of stairs

[@thenightporter]

Yes but that is not how the third class passengers saw it. There were many foods served to them that they could not afford back home a d sone theyvhad nevwr heard of before.

[@jaushg7219]

It's so interesting that in some scenes her hair is up and others her hair is down. As she is already out in society her hair I would imagine would be in up do a majority of the day. Though in scenes where she is having tea with her mother in the lounge, it flashes to the young girl getting chided by her mother and then proceeds to show Ruth and the other woman discussing Rose in front of her like she is a child. Then shows her with her hair down.. as she would have worn it as a child or before she was out to society.

[@CulturedElegance]

Well said!! I believe it just further emphasizes her character and free spirit

[@bayousbambino427]

The movie takes place over multiple days.

[@evil1by1]

​@@bayousbambino427it does but thats not what they are talking about. Edwardian women of class didn't wear their hair loose after entering society. That was a filmatic choice to illustrate her childlike irrepressible spirit. Silly as it sounds they saw loose hair as being indicative of loose morals. Same with an uncorseted figure

[@e.jenima7263]

Well By the sounds of it I would spend a good deal of my day talking/gossiping , eating and changeing my dresses and mabe visiting the turkish baths and taking a walk on the promenades.

[@meganbiniak8535]

Very well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@catherinelee3298]

Your voice is so beautiful to listen to. The Titanic tragedy is so terrible in so many ways.

[@annehersey9895]

Buckwheat cakes! Yum! When I was a baby, I was allergic to wheat so until I was older than 5, I had to have buckwheat and I still love buckwheat to this day. I couldn't have cows milk so had to have goat's milk til about the same age so I grew up not really liking any milk.

[@CulturedElegance]

I love buckwheat cakes too!!

[@charlisays]

Those Turkish baths were stunning even by today's standards!

[@ts121084]

“Even”? The entire ship, with the exception of the communal bathrooms, far exceeded today’s standards-all the way down to “third class” (which wasn’t shabby at all)! The interiors would be impossible to recreate using the same craftsmanship and materials.

[@LucDevine]

ok you won me over. The video I didnt know i needed.

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel!

[@Dan-xx5jq]

It is amazing that these images were created from some of the black and white photos. I have no idea how this is done. Technology has really taken of.

[@Mixed_Activist]

My mom’s best friend Mo’s grandfather had a third class ticket, but he got drunk and missed the ship. If he didn’t get so shitfaced, Mo wouldn’t exist. We are all glad. Who knew , alcoholism in rare exceptions , saves lives lol. Also can you do this for second and third class and the crew

[@thenightporter]

Imagine how Mo's grandfather felt once he sobered up; most 3rd class passengsrs had to save up for YEARS to afford a ticket. And then when it sank and so many third class passengers perished, he must have felt he had good fortune.

[@sallykohorst8803]

Very nice video with so much more detail.❤

[@susangavaghan]

The first class menu was fantastic - but heavy in meat. I am a vegetarian and in those days they did not have meat replacements such as soya and Quorn. The Olympic, the sister ship of Titanic, continued to sail up until the second world war. Then it was dismantled with some of the fixtures being sold off to London pubs. The Olympic could have been used as a floating hotel, where people could have enjoyed the Titanic experience. I believe there have been two attempts to rebuild Titanic, one by an Australian billionaire named Clive Palmer and another by a Japanese company. Both have run into financial difficulty and both ships remain incomplete. Palmers version was meant to sail, but I would be extremely hesitant about travelling on any ship named Titanic.

[@maximesaindon3552]

I'm usually not the superstitious type, but I would NEVER sail on a ship called Titanic or Titanic 2. Fate decided that that ship was going to sail once and only once.

[@gabrielgingras814]

@@maximesaindon3552 It's not fate. It's bad decisions in both designing the ship and causing the wreck itself. If the double plating went much higher into the hull, if the bulkheads was made water tight at the top, Titanic would've stayed afloat. The captain knew about the iceberg risks in the area at this time of year. If they traveled slower under a moonless night of if they took the iceberg head on, Titanic would've stayed afloat. A sea worthy replica would have these modifications and better leadership.

[@radardimaria2261]

Beautifully done, thank you....excellent video.

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you!!

[@thewagonadreambylewis]

This was a great video, very impressed by your research and sources. Thank you for sharing

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you so very much!! What a kind comment!! Have a blessed day!!

[@jessieb3821]

Great video!

[@maryc.dalton1284]

I would love to find a quiet nook in the lounge or writing room to go with my notebook.

[@MacAdvisor]

How would I have spent my time on board? Well, given what I know, I think I likely would have spent it building a small boat with which to leave the ship. That seems the most practical use of my time.

[@sheismymom]

Wonderful video

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you so much!! Welcome to the channel

[@davidcleverley4700]

Fantastic, thank you!

[@eramiaermia8065]

Honestly I played titanic rpg it’s a real time 10 day experience and let me tell you once you get on the Carla this you can really see the difference in luxury like the titanic passengers must of been like “not as good as titanic but it’s good enough” titanic was so mix it was the most lux ship at the time and second class was considered 1st class on any other ship that’s how good it was shame it sunk though

[@gretski47]

TV is such a good "game", I played this year also

[@WilliamStJohn94]

I'm just thinking how many clothes would have to washed after the whole trip...

[@LJB103]

Eating - eating - swimming -eating.

[@CulturedElegance]

😂😂😂

[@kate_cooper]

Well, you’ll need to burn off some of that food, and they say swimming is the best form of exercise. 😄

[@thethoughtfulpeanut6662]

(Don't forget changing clothes.)

[@LJB103]

@@thethoughtfulpeanut6662 ... and freezing to death!

[@elizabethbaird3604]

Don’t forget promenading.

[@yuniyonson]

Another First Class Commentary. Well presented!

[@marinadela1361]

So much luxury.

[@FC-hj9ub]

More than anyone could afford

[@caroleappling2007]

This was so lovely and informative. Thank you 😊

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you for your wonderfully kind comment!!

[@LS-dp2gs]

So lucky few got to enjoy all this and live to remember.

[@darkcadence938]

Titanic was a majestic beauty, especially its first class..

[@Gabriele1979]

it is a pleasure to hear your voice

[@RBRMV1]

The amount of research here is staggering

[@CulturedElegance]

Thank you!!❤️⚜️

[@JONMEREDITH]

An absolutely excellent video. Thank you!

[@rexoates4484]

Trying to imagine how it must have felt to be in the middle of a an ocean on a dark, moonless and freezing night on a ship that is sinking fast, is like trying to imagine what it must’ve been like to storm Omaha beach on D-Day.