Several notable individuals famously refused to leave the Titanic as it sank on April 15, 1912, often out of a sense of duty, chivalry, or devotion. The most poignant story is that of Isidor Straus, the co-owner of Macy's department store, and his wife Ida Straus. When Ida was offered a spot on a lifeboat, she refused to leave her husband, reportedly stating, "We have lived together for many years. Where you go, I go." Isidor, in turn, refused to take a seat while there were still women and children on board. Another famous figure was Benjamin Guggenheim, who famously dressed in his finest evening wear and declared, "We've dressed in our best and are prepared to go down like gentlemen." Captain Edward J. Smith also remained with the ship, following the maritime tradition of a captain going down with his vessel. Additionally, the ship's eight-member band, led by Wallace Hartley, famously continued to play music on the deck to calm the passengers until the very end, and Thomas Andrews, the ship's designer, was last seen in the first-class smoking room, seemingly in a state of shock, making no effort to save himself.