The Loss of the Titanic

The Titanic sank because it struck an iceberg during its maiden voyage, causing a series of massive hull breaches. The ship’s design and insufficient number of lifeboats meant it couldn’t carry all passengers to safety. Cold Atlantic waters rapidly led to hypothermia, and the inadequate emergency preparedness contributed to the high loss of life. The disaster highlighted flaws in safety regulations and ship design, leading to major changes in maritime safety standards. Overall, a combination of navigational errors, environmental hazards, and systemic shortcomings resulted in one of the most tragic maritime disasters in history.