the Titanic (RMS Titanic)
The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that famously sank on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. At the time, it was the largest ship in the world and was considered “unsinkable” due to its advanced safety features. However, inadequate lifeboats and poor emergency preparedness contributed to the loss of over 1,500 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. The tragedy led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations, including improved lifeboat requirements and better iceberg monitoring systems.
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The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. It struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean, leading to the deaths of over 1,500 people, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. The Titanic was considered "unsinkable" due to its advanced safety features, but the tragedy highlighted the limitations of technology and the importance of safety regulations. The sinking has since become a significant cultural symbol in literature, films, and discussions about maritime safety and human error.