The last dinner on the Titanic

Some "interesting" non-political reading for a weekend.....

Last Meal on the Titantic (well, for those in First Class)

First Course:
Hors D’Oeuvre: Oysters

Second Course:
Consommé Olga: Cream of Barley

Third Course:
Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce, Cucumbers

Fourth Course:
Filet Mignons, Lili Sauté of Chicken, Lyonnaise Vegetable Marrow Farci

Fifth Course:
Lamb, Mint Sauce Roast Duckling, Apple Sauce Sirloin of Beef, Chateau Potatoes, Green Peas, Creamed Carrots, Boiled Rice Parmentier & Boiled New Potatoes

Sixth Course:
Punch Romaine

Seventh Course:
Roast Squab & Cress

Eighth Course:
Cold Asparagus Vinaigrette

Ninth Course:
Pate de Foie Gras Celery

Tenth Course:
Waldorf Pudding, Peaches in Chartreuse Jelly, Chocolate & Vanilla Éclairs French Ice Cream

About Money

"First-class menu, R.M.S. Titanic. The most expensive tickets for the Titanic were capped at $4,350, over $100,000 in today’s currency. Survival rates were 60.5% for those in first-class (329), 42% for those in second-class (285), 25% for those in third-class (710), and 24% for crew members (899). Overall, men were 58% more likely to die than women."

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