The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912. This maritime disaster occurred during the ship's maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City when it struck an iceberg around 11:40 PM on April 14. Despite being deemed "unsinkable" due to its advanced safety features, the Titanic’s insufficient lifeboats and the misunderstanding of the iceberg's danger led to a catastrophic loss of life. More than 1,500 passengers and crew perished, making it one of the deadliest maritime tragedies in history. The sinking of the Titanic not only shocked the world but also led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations.