More than a century after the fateful sinking of the titanic in the Atlantic Ocean, curiosity about the details of the wreck remains intense for enthusiasts and researchers alike.
the recent incident involving the OceanGate submersible, which suffered an implosion with crew on board while heading to the wreckage, reminds that interest in the famous vessel remains alive.
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However, a less explored story is that of the meals served on the night of the tragedy, on April 14, 1912.
Titanic: de vrais objets, de vrais histoires
The exhibition “Titanic: de vrais objets, de vraies histoires”, on view in Paris until September 10, sheds light on this little-known enigma. The focus is on the “Café Parisien”, located outside the ship's main restaurant.
This location offered a balcony so that passengers could enjoy their meals while enjoying the view of the sea.
On the fateful day of the collision with the iceberg, the menu featured delicacies such as “oysters, salmon, roast duckling, beef tenderloin and pâté”. of foie gras, as well as peaches in Chartreuse jelly and chocolate and vanilla bonbons”, as reported by the panels of the exhibition.
The discovery of these gastronomic details came to light through a survivor of the shipwreck, Adolphe Saalfeld, who pocketed the menu and framed it, keeping it on display above his desk in Manchester.
The complex food demands of the more than two thousand passengers on board were met by five kitchens equipped with sixty cooks and clerks.
Notably, special considerations were made to accommodate Jewish passengers' dietary restrictions.
Titanic (Image: Disclosure)
The sad irony is that this festive meal marked the last dinner aboard the Titanic, as the sinking occurred in the early hours of the fifth day of the voyage, planned to last nearly a week.
The ship, which was carrying more than two thousand people, witnessed the loss of more than 1,500 human lives.
The exhibition not only shares these historically compelling details, but also underscores the complexity of life aboard the Titanic and the tragic destinies that unfolded on that fateful night.