The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. This tragic event had profound implications, leading to changes in maritime laws and safety regulations for passenger ships. The disaster resulted in the loss of more than 1,500 lives and exposed the dangers of overconfidence in technology. The sinking of the Titanic also spurred public interest in ship safety, prompting the establishment of the International Ice Patrol and improved communication equipment on ships to prevent similar tragedies in the future.