On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic, a luxury British passenger liner, sank after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City. The ship was considered to be unsinkable and had inadequate safety measures, resulting in a high loss of life.The Titanic had a total of 2,240 passengers and crew on board, including some of the wealthiest people in the world. The ship had a limited number of lifeboats, only enough to accommodate around half of its total capacity. This, coupled with the lack of a proper evacuation plan, contributed to a significant loss of life.After hitting the iceberg, the Titanic began to take on water and eventually broke apart, sinking beneath the North Atlantic Ocean. The ship's distress signals were heard by nearby ships, but due to the lack of lifeboats and the remote location, the rescue efforts were limited.Approximately 1,500 people lost their lives in the disaster, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. The sinking of the Titanic raised awareness about the importance of maritime safety and led to the implementation of stricter regulations for passenger ships.Since its sinking, the Titanic has been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, and movies, capturing the public's fascination with the tragedy. The wreckage of the Titanic was discovered in 1985, lying at a depth of about 12,415 feet. Various expeditions have been made to the site, and artifacts from the ship have been recovered and put on display in museums around the world.
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