Thursday, 1 December 2016

London - Oceanic House - Maiden Voyage

White Star's London Office , Oceanic House, was situated in Cockspur Street near to Trafalgar Square. Oceanic House was constructed between 1903 and 1906, the prestigious area being the location of rival companies, Cunard, P & O and Hamburg American Line.

Oceanic House 1 Cockspur Street London
Oceanic House White Star Line London Office
Oceanic House White Star Line London Office Ticket Office
Tickets for Titanic's maiden voyage to New York could be purchased at the London Ticket Office. The cost of a Third Class ticket in 1912 was 7 pounds 9 shillings and zero pennies, A skilled mans wage in 1912 was £100. The value of a ticket, £7.45. is equivalent to £594. 95 today.



Oceanic House White Star Line London Office Ticket Office
Titanic Third Class Ticket
Oceanic House in 2019 is a Grade II listed building which was converted into a luxury apartment block in 2017.
Oceanic House 1 Cockspur Street London