But after Madeleine became pregnant, John Jacob Astor booked them a trip back to New York in April 1912. He chose the most luxurious ship available, the RMS Titanic, which was about to embark on ...

the newlyweds sail back on the Titanic’s maiden voyage in April 1912. The pregnant Mrs. Astor survives in Lifeboat 4, insisting that they row back closer to the ship, at risk of being pulled under by ...