Steerage
Steerage noun - The act of steering a ship.
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Synonyms for Steerage
Third class and steerage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Third class" instead a noun "Steerage".
Third class
Third class noun - Inexpensive accommodations on a ship or train.
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Synonyms for Third class
Steerage and third class are semantically related. You can use "Steerage" instead a noun phrase "Third class".
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They subsequently appeared in the movie Titanic (1997) as the steerage band, performing "An Irish Party in Third Class".
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Accommodations for steerage on White Star ships were far better than those on other ships, making it doubtful that the company would tolerate looking down at Third Class passengers.
Source: Series / Titanic (1996) -
Contrary to what is portrayed in the film, Third Class passengers were not locked below decks as a matter of policy, although some survivors reported being prevented from leaving steerage.
Source: Film / Titanic (1997)
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