Several prominent individuals who held tickets for passage on the Titanic ultimately did not embark on its maiden voyage, thus missing the fateful journey before the ship even departed. These individuals, due to various unforeseen circumstances or changes in plans, avoided being aboard the vessel when it set sail.
Notable Individuals Who Did Not Sail
A number of well-known figures had tickets for the Titanic but did not board the ship. Their absence from the passenger manifest was a result of last-minute changes, illness, or other commitments. Below is a list of some of these notable individuals:
| Name | Notability |
|---|---|
| Theodore Dreiser | Influential American novelist and journalist. |
| Henry Clay Frick | American industrialist, financier, and art patron. |
| Milton S. Hershey | Founder of The Hershey Company, American chocolatier. |
| Guglielmo Marconi | Nobel laureate and pioneer of radio technology. |
| John Pierpont Morgan (J.P. Morgan) | Renowned American financier and banker. |
| John Mott | Nobel Peace Prize laureate, prominent American evangelist and YMCA leader. |
| George Washington Vanderbilt II | Millionaire art collector and builder of the Biltmore Estate. |
| Edgar Selwyn | American actor, director, and producer, co-founder of Goldwyn Pictures. |
These individuals, despite having secured their passage, were not among those who embarked on the Titanic, making them among the fortunate few who, by chance or design, avoided the ship's tragic fate.
