Most ppl assume incorrectly the role the 3rd class played in White Star's schmeme of plans. The 1st class passengers were not the stable income for White Star ships. Actually the biggest profit came from the 3rd class passengers! You see once 1st class sailed they left the ship seldom making many return trips. However on the out hand when a 3rd class passenger came abroad they would send for their family and relatives to come to America. White Star was very aware of this and even promoted it as the meals served the 3rd class were very good and even the menus could double in usefulness as a post card to be sent to the 3rd class friends and relatives showing the wonderful accomodations.

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