The tragedy of the Titanic occurred in 1912, when the RMS Titanic, a British passenger liner, sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The ship, deemed "unsinkable," struck the iceberg at approximately 11:40 PM on April 14 and ultimately sank in the early hours of April 15. Approximately 1,500 passengers and crew members perished, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. The tragedy prompted widespread changes in maritime laws and safety regulations, highlighting the need for improved lifeboat provisions and better emergency protocols, and it remains a significant event in popular culture and maritime history.