The Sinking of the Titanic

The sinking of the Titanic refers to the tragic disaster that occurred on April 15, 1912, when the British ocean liner RMS Titanic struck an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Despite being touted as “unsinkable” due to its advanced safety features, the ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 passengers and crew. The tragedy highlighted serious flaws in safety regulations and emergency preparedness, leading to significant changes in maritime laws and practices, including improved lifeboat requirements and the establishment of the International Ice Patrol.