The Titanic sank during its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912. The luxurious British ocean liner struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic during the early hours while traveling from Southampton to New York City. The disaster resulted in the loss of over 1,500 lives and is one of the most infamous maritime tragedies in history. The Titanic, touted as "unsinkable" due to its advanced safety features, faced criticism for not having enough lifeboats to accommodate all passengers. The tragedy prompted significant changes in maritime safety regulations, including improved lifeboat requirements and enhanced protocols for iceberg detection.