The Titanic 's passengers were divided into more than 40 classes .
The Titanics passengers were divided into three separate classes determined by the price of their ticket : those travelling in first class , most of them the wealthiest passengers on board , included prominent members of the upper class , businessmen , politicians , high-ranking military personnel , industrialists , bankers , entertainers , socialites , and professional athletes .
Passengers of the RMS Titanic