Even before Kate and Leo’s tear-inducing cinematic romance, the RMS Titanic was famous. The 1912 event that saw an ill-fated ocean liner collide with an iceberg on her maiden voyage was one of the worst maritime disasters in modern history.

But before the tragedy, the boat’s journey was an opulent one. Considering the fee of a first class voyage of $5000 (which was around $US124,000 by today’s standards) you would expect a good meal on board. The discovery of two menus for the meal of the night of April 14, 1912 (the night before the boat sank) revealed just how lavish dining onboard could be.

Specifically, the first class meal included the following:

First Course
Hors D’Oeuvres
Oysters

Second Course
Consommé Olga
Cream of Barley

Third Course
Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce, Cucumbers

Fourth Course
Filet Mignons Lili
Saute of Chicken, Lyonnaise
Vegetable Marrow Farci

Fifth Course
Lamb, Mint Sauce
Roast Duckling, Apple Sauce
Sirloin of Beef, Chateau Potatoes
Green Pea
Creamed Carrots
Boiled Rice
Parmentier & Boiled New Potatoes

Sixth Course
Punch Romaine

Seventh Course
Roast Squab & Cress

Eighth Course
Cold Asparagus Vinaigrette

Ninth Course
Pate de Foie Gras
Celery

Tenth Course
Waldorf Pudding
Peaches in Chartreuse Jelly
Chocolate & Vanilla Eclairs
French Ice Cream

Each course was served with a different wine. And, if the diners had not yet reached fullness, there was a selection of fresh fruits and cheeses, coffee, cigars, port and distilled spirits served after desserts.

For those who want to know more about the ship’s voyage than just what was served in its dining room, Titanic The Exhibition will shortly arrive in Sydney on April 8. More than 375 artefacts directly sourced from a pre-sinking Titanic, as well as those from her twin sister ship Olympic, will be on display. There will also be a handful of props and costume from the 1997 blockbuster movie included.

“Everyone can relate to someone on Titanic, and the story of her voyage still resonates all over the world,” said President/CEO of Imagine Exhibitions Pty. Ltd Tom Zaller of the upcoming experience. “This particular exhibition, that will appeal to all ages, immerses the visitor in the moving tale of Titanic’s voyage at every part of her journey – allowing visitors to experience the sights, sounds and stories as if they were on the ship.”