45 Historical Photos Depicting the Story of the Titanic

The Edwardian era boasted celebrities who narrowly escaped the tragic fate of the Titanic. Among them, Milton Snavely Hershey, the renowned chocolate mogul, decided at the last minute against boarding the vessel despite having his ticket ready.

Hershey, opting for an alternative cruise days before the Titanic’s departure, left behind a $300 check for a stateroom, effectively dodging disaster. Other notable figures who avoided the ill-fated journey include J.P. Morgan and Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, choosing safer passages.