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What was the name given to the cheapest accommodation on ships such as the Titanic?

steerage


What name was given to the cheapest accommodation on ships such as the Titanic etc?

steerage


What is steerage and what is it like?

Tiny compartments where immigrants or 3rd class people stayed in boats/ships.


Why was steerage considered th worst accommodations on ships traveling to Europe to America?

The steerage accommodations on ships were traditionally the cheapest accommodations available. Third class passengers (and some times second-class) were considered steerage. The rooms were usually below deck, rooms were usually shared, as well as toilets, so there was very limited privacy, and poor food.


The cargo area of a ship in which poor immigrants traveled was called?

Steerage


How did immigrations come to America?

all immigrants came in ships,,poors were in the steerage while the rich were in the upper class


Why is the lower deck of a ship called steerage section?

Because in sailing ships, that section would contain the tiller, which connected the ships wheel to the rudder and steered the vessel.


When was The Steerage created?

The Steerage was created in 1907.


What has the author Jason Francisco written?

Jason Francisco has written: 'The Steerage and Alfred Stieglitz' -- subject(s): Photographs, Photographers, Travel, Biography, Passenger ships


Is the steerage of the ship always at the top?

Steerage is at the bottom of the ship always.


Why was the steerage considered the worst accommodations on ships travelling from Europe to Asia?

Steerage was considered the worst accommodation on ships traveling from Europe to Asia due to its cramped and unsanitary conditions, where many passengers were packed together in poorly ventilated spaces. The lack of privacy, minimal facilities, and limited access to food and water made the experience uncomfortable and often unbearable. Additionally, steerage was primarily used by immigrants and those unable to afford better options, further contributing to its negative reputation. This resulted in high rates of illness and mortality during voyages.


How did so many people able to able to afford to come to America?

Most came by steerage on ships and suffered for two months. This was the cheapest way to come. They saved and sold what they had to come.