Lost Photos of the Titanic and The Stories Behind Them

Iconic Names Who Almost Set Sail

Since the Titanic was slotted to be a huge, historical voyage, a lot of wealthy folks wanted to get on board. There were many famous names who purchased tickets but ended up not going, including Hershey's Chocolate founder Milton S. Hershey, pioneering inventor Guglielmo Marconi, and American banking and steel magnate J.P. Morgan. 

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