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Third class passengers, numbering around 709 for the maiden voyage, experienced a semblance of luxury despite being in the lowest class. Tickets averaged seven pounds—equivalent to about $1,000 today—and represented two months' wages for many traveling in third class. Prior to boarding, these passengers underwent physical examinations by the ship's surgeon, which was necessary for American immigration regulations.
Once on board, third class accommodations included either two-berth cabins equipped with basic amenities or larger cabins for multiple occupants. However, these were usually located in less desirable areas of the ship, affecting the experience of movement and noise.