The famous ship that sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912 was the RMS Titanic. This British ocean liner was deemed "unsinkable" before its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. On April 15, 1912, it struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean, leading to the deaths of over 1,500 passengers and crew. The disaster raised concerns regarding maritime safety regulations, prompting changes in safety practices, such as lifeboat requirements and better iceberg detection methods. The Titanic remains a symbol of the dangers of human hubris and is a widely studied maritime tragedy.