The famous ship that sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg is the "RMS Titanic." On its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, the Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912. The disaster tragically resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 people, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. The Titanic was touted as "unsinkable," and the incident highlighted significant safety shortcomings in maritime practices, leading to improved regulations and safety measures in shipping.