The ship that sank due to a collision with an iceberg is the RMS Titanic. Launched in 1912, it was considered the largest and most luxurious ship of its time. On April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. The collision caused catastrophic damage, leading to the ship's sinking within hours. Over 1,500 passengers and crew perished in the disaster, making it one of the deadliest maritime tragedies in history. The event prompted significant changes in maritime safety regulations.