The Crew Gave Their Lives
Just less than one-third of the people on board the Titanic were crewmembers. A large majority of the crew lost their lives on the initial impact of the collision. Others were killed trying to save passengers from below decks and ended up drowning with them. There were five men on board ordered to protect the mail, and they all perished doing so.
The Wealthiest Passenger On Board
John Jacob Astor IV was the wealthiest person on board the Titanic. His net worth was around $85 million, which is up to $2 billion by today's standards. He and his pregnant wife were below deck when the collision happened. He helped her onto a lifeboat through a side window. His last words to her were: "The sea is calm. You'll be alright. You're in good hands. I'll meet you in the morning." He sadly died during the sinking.
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