Chivalry back then took a back seat to money just as it has throughout history.
Overall, first class passengers had a 63% survival rate, second class a 43% survival rate, and third class a 25% survival rate. First class women had the highest rate, 97%, while second class men had the lowest, just 8%.
Survival rate for 1st class children - 100%
Survival rate for 2nd class children - 100%
Survival rate for 1st class women - 97%
Survival rate for 2nd class women - 86%
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