She was inspired by the Ritz Hotel.
It has been whispered that the world-famous Ritz Hotel in London served as an inspiration for the sumptuous interior design of the Titanic. It included a state-of-the-art fitness center in addition to a swimming pool, squash courts, and a grand staircase. In addition, there were a number of lounges, reading rooms, and smoking rooms available. It was conceived to be the pinnacle of luxurious living at its finest.
The Orchestra Played Happy Tunes
The orchestra played music during the sinking, as seen in the film. They were doing everything they could to comfort the passengers. Most of the time, they weren’t playing sad, mournful music because it would be interpreted as a terrible omen and would only add to the stress. They instead performed ragtime and peppy dance music. Only when disaster was inevitable did they start playing hymns at the request of stranded passengers. Even now, many argue about what the band’s final song was.