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Titanic Survivors: One Ship, Two Different Worlds

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Charlotte Cardeza occupied the largest and most expensive suite aboard the Titanic. Yum Hee travelled in steerage aboard the very same ship. Both survived the disaster and filed claims for lost property. As part of their claim, they included a list of the items they brought aboard with them.

These lists provide an insight into the vast class differences aboard this and many passenger ships. Examine these lists noting the major differences. What was the most expensive individual item lost by Charlotte Cardeza and Yum Hee?

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Compare and contrast the list of items provided by Charlotte Cardeza and Yum Hee.

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