Before we get all wispy and sympathetic for the White Star Line and their efforts to rescue passengers, we should stipulate that




The point is the behavior of those passengers, and the apparent dominance of selfless acts over selfish acts on their part. The failings of the White Star Line are manifold, as you correctly summarize. That would be a great subject for another thread. How much litigation arose out of this tragedy? That doesn't seem to be discussed very much.

I would inquire, is this picture of apparent altruism correct, or has the picture become distorted over the years? It seems like pretty exceptional behavior to me.