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The last meal served on the Titanic had 11 courses.

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The last first-class meal on the Titanic, served on the night of 14 April 1912, had 11 courses, including oysters, consomme, salmon, lamb and a pudding. The menu survived because a passenger kept it in his pocket.

Source: Titanic Historical Society

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