The famous ship that sank in 1912 is the RMS Titanic. The Titanic was a British passenger liner that struck an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Despite being touted as "unsinkable," the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, leading to the deaths of more than 1,500 passengers and crew. The disaster highlighted safety flaws in maritime travel and led to significant changes in regulations and practices in the shipping industry, ensuring that such a tragedy would not be repeated.