Deborah Chan
The sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 was a tragedy that resulted in the deaths of over 1500 people. Among the passengers were at least 13 couples on their honeymoon, full of hope for a future together. The most famous of these couples was likely the Astors: John Jacob and Madeleine Astor. John Jacob Astor did not survive the sinking, but his pregnant 18-year-old bride did. Other notable honeymooners include Lucian and Eloise Smith, who had been married for only a month before boarding the Titanic, and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marvin, who had married in secret due to their young age.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of Honeymoon Couples | 13 |
| Number of Couples Rescued | 7 |
| Number of Couples Perished | 6 |
| Honeymoon Couples in First Class | 9 |
| Honeymoon Couples in Second Class | 2 |
| Honeymoon Couples in Third Class | 2 |
| Most Famous Honeymoon Couple | John Jacob and Madeleine Astor |
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What You'll Learn
The stories of 13 couples who honeymooned on the Titanic
The Titanic has become synonymous with tragedy, but also with love, thanks to the famous 1997 film. However, the stories of the real couples aboard the ship are often forgotten. There were at least 13 couples honeymooning on the Titanic, and here are some of their stories:
John Jacob and Madeleine Astor
The Astors were the most famous couple honeymooning on the Titanic. John Jacob Astor was 47 years old, and his wife Madeleine was 18 and pregnant. John was drowned when the ship sank, but Madeleine survived.
Daniel and Mary Marvin
The Marvins were both 18 years old and had been married in secret, as they knew their parents would disapprove. They were travelling back to New York via the Titanic after honeymooning in England. Daniel did not survive the sinking of the ship.
Neal and Eileen McNamee
The McNamees were newlyweds, having married on 17 January. They were travelling to America, where Neal had a new job. They were third-class passengers, and sadly both perished.
Lucian Philip and Mary Eloise Smith
Mary Eloise Smith was pregnant at the time of the sinking and gave birth to a son, Lucian Philip Smith Jr, in November 1912. It is unclear whether Lucian Sr survived the sinking of the Titanic.
Victor and Josefa Penasco
Victor and Josefa were a Spanish couple on their honeymoon. Sadly, they did not survive.
Edward and Ethel Beane
Ethel Beane boarded a lifeboat, but the story of how Edward survived is a mystery. He told two different stories, one of which included him jumping into the ocean and swimming to a lifeboat. However, it is possible that he simply boarded a lifeboat with Ethel. The couple gave their final interview about the Titanic in 1931 and declined to speak about it after that.
John and Elizabeth Chapman
The Chapmans are considered to be the "Western" couple that Lightoller encountered, where the woman turned down his offer of a lifeboat, saying, "we started together, we'll finish together." Sadly, the couple perished.
Adele and Nicholas Nasrallah
Adele Nasrallah was a newlywed, although she was barely a teenager at the time of her marriage to Nicholas.
Thomas and Hannah O'Brien
Thomas and Hannah O'Brien were second-class passengers. It is unclear whether they survived.
Albert and Vera Dick
Albert and Vera were honeymooning on the Titanic. It is unclear whether they survived.
Henry and Clara Frauenthal
Henry and Clara were also honeymooning on the Titanic. It is unclear whether they survived.
George and Celiney Yasbeck
It is unclear whether George and Celiney were honeymooning on the Titanic, but they were newlyweds.
William and Anna De Messmaeker
It is unclear whether William and Anna were honeymooning on the Titanic, but they were newlyweds.
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The Titanic: a floating hotel
The Titanic has become almost synonymous with a tragic love story, thanks in part to a famous movie. But what of the real couples who were aboard the ocean liner? There were at least 13 couples on their honeymoon, and their stories are rich in personal and historical detail.
The most famous honeymoon couple on the Titanic was likely the Astors: John Jacob and Madeleine Astor. John Jacob Astor was 47 years old, and his bride was 18 years old and pregnant. John did not survive the sinking of the ship, but Madeleine did. Colonel and Madeleine Astor were on an extended honeymoon. Daniel Warner Marvin and his young bride Mary were also on their honeymoon, and sadly Mr Marvin did not survive. Lucian Philip Smith and his wife Eloise were also on their honeymoon, having married just a month after they met. Eloise refused to board a lifeboat without Lucian, who kissed her goodbye. He did not survive, and she gave birth to Lucian Smith Junior seven months later.
There were newlywed couples from all three classes aboard the Titanic. Neal and Eileen McNamee were third-class passengers on their honeymoon, although Neal was also taking a new job in America. John and Elizabeth Chapman were second-class passengers, and their trip was intended as a belated honeymoon. Mr Chapman had returned to England after living in the US and Canada, and had married Elizabeth at Christmas 1911. They both perished. In first class, Mr and Mrs Edward Beane were another couple on their honeymoon; they both survived.
The Titanic was a new luxury liner, promising to transport passengers quickly and safely. It must have seemed like a great addition to the perfect honeymoon. However, the stories of the 13 honeymoon couples who sailed on the Titanic are especially poignant. Six couples saw both partners survive, four couples saw the husband die and the wife survive, and three couples died.
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The most famous honeymoon couple: John Jacob and Madeleine Astor
John Jacob and Madeleine Astor were the most famous couple on their honeymoon on the Titanic. John Jacob Astor IV was a 47-year-old property millionaire and one of the richest men in America. His young bride, Madeleine, was just 18 years old when they married, and she was also pregnant during the voyage. The couple had an extended honeymoon, visiting several places locally before sailing to Egypt from New York in January 1912. They then booked their passage on the Titanic for their return journey to America in the spring of 1912.
The Astors boarded the Titanic in Cherbourg, France, as first-class passengers. They were accompanied by Madeleine's maid, Rosalie Bidois, John's valet, Victor Robbins, and their pet Airedale, Kitty. On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg, and although John Jacob Astor reassured his wife that the damage did not appear serious, he helped her put on a life jacket. As they waited on the boat deck, Madeleine lent her fur shawl to a third-class passenger, Leah Aks, to keep her son warm. The couple then retired to the gymnasium and sat on the mechanical horses while wearing their life belts.
Tragically, John Jacob Astor did not survive the sinking of the Titanic. However, Madeleine Astor, who was five months pregnant at the time, did survive. She gave birth to a son, John Jacob "Jakey" Astor VI, on August 14, 1912, and raised him as part of the Astor family. Madeleine Astor remarried four years after Colonel Astor's death and continued to appear in society, with her activities frequently reported in the press. She passed away in 1940 at the age of 46 or 47, officially of heart disease, but possibly due to an overdose of prescription drugs.
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The tragic story of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marvin
The story of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marvin is one of the many tragic tales of the Titanic. Mr. Daniel Warner Marvin was a wealthy, young New Yorker and former Canastotan. He was born on the 12th of February 1894 in Canastota, Madison, New York, to Harry Norton Marvin and Oramella Lucretia Tackabury. His father was the founder of the early motion picture production houses of American Mutoscope and the Biograph Company. Daniel had dreams of becoming a movie director, and his brother worked as a cameraman at his father's studio.
Daniel married Mary Graham Carmichael Marvin (née Farquharson) in Manhattan on the 8th of January 1912. Knowing their parents would disapprove due to their young age, the couple first married in secret at New York City Hall. However, when her parents noticed their daughter's morning sickness, they were forced to have a second ceremony at her parents' home. After their wedding, the couple travelled to England for their honeymoon and boarded the Titanic as first-class passengers on their return journey to New York.
On the 15th of April 1912, the "unsinkable" luxury liner Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,500 people. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin occupied cabin D-30, and while Mary survived the tragedy, Daniel did not. In the chaos of the tragedy, a wrong story was published in the New York newspapers claiming that Daniel had survived. Relatives of both Daniel and Mary, including Mrs. Frank Farquarson and Mrs. W.H. Marvin, anxiously awaited news at the New York offices of the White Star Line. They eventually learned that Mary had been saved, but there was no word of Daniel.
The story of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marvin is a reminder of the human toll of the Titanic disaster. Their tale, along with those of the other honeymooners on board, continues to capture the public's interest, even a century later.
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The Chapmans: a second or third-class honeymoon couple
John and Elizabeth Chapman, also known as Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Chapman, were newlyweds travelling on the Titanic. Mr Chapman had returned to England after living in the US and Canada, and married his wife, formerly Sara Elizabeth Lawry, at Christmas in 1911. They were then travelling back to the US, and their journey on the Titanic was intended as a belated honeymoon.
The Chapmans are considered by some to be the "Western" couple that Lightoller encountered, where the woman turned down his offer of a lifeboat, saying "we started together, we'll finish together". Sadly, the couple perished.
There were 13 honeymooning couples on the Titanic, with 9 in first class, 2 in second class, and 2 in third class. The Chapmans were one of the second or third-class couples, with sources differing on their class. The other second-class honeymooning couple was Mr and Mrs Edward Beane, who both survived.
In addition to the Chapmans, there were several other second and third-class honeymooning couples. These included Neal and Eileen McNamee, who were married three months before the voyage and perished; Thomas and Hannah O'Brien from Ireland; and Pekka and Elin Hakkarainen from Norway.
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Frequently asked questions
There were at least 13 couples celebrating their honeymoon on the Titanic.
The most famous couple was likely the Astors: John Jacob and Madeleine Astor. John Jacob Astor was 47 years old, while Madeleine was his 18-year-old pregnant bride. John Jacob Astor did not survive the sinking of the Titanic, but Madeleine did.
Yes, there were. John and Elizabeth Chapman were Second Class passengers. They are considered to be the "Western" couple that Lightoller encountered, where the woman turned down his offer of a lifeboat, saying, "we started together, we'll finish together." The Chapmans perished. Other Second and Third Class couples were Mr and Mrs Edward Beane (Second Class, both survived), Neal and Eileen McNamee (Third Class, both perished), and Thomas and Hannah O'Brien (Third Class).
Lucian and Eloise Smith had only been married for a month after meeting in January 1912. Eloise refused to board a lifeboat without Lucian. He kissed her goodbye, saying, "I never expected to ask you to obey, but this is one time you must. It is only a matter of form to have women and children first." Lucian did not survive. Eloise gave birth to Lucian Smith Junior seven months later and remarried three more times.
