The movie “Titanic” depicts third class passengers being locked below. How accurate was this portrayal?
Not very accurate but not untrue either. While some stewards kept gates locked waiting for instructions, others allowed women and children to the upper decks. However, the urgency of the moment was not well communicated below. Many families insisted on staying together. Other passengers didn’t speak English. The crew failed to search for passengers in the cabins and common areas. Most of third class was left to fend for themselves. Only 1 out of 4 third class passenger survived.
