The Titanic was a British passenger liner that famously sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The ship was built by the White Star Line and was considered to be one of the most luxurious and technologically advanced vessels of its time.

The Titanic was designed to be unsinkable, but tragically, it struck an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, leading to its demise. The ship's inadequate number of lifeboats and the lack of proper emergency procedures contributed to the high loss of life. Of the estimated 2,224 people on board, only about 710 survived.

The sinking of the Titanic had a profound impact on maritime safety regulations, leading to significant changes in the industry. It also captured the public's imagination and has since become one of the most famous and widely studied maritime disasters in history. Numerous books, films, and documentaries have been created to recount the events of the Titanic's sinking and the stories of its passengers and crew.