The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. The tragedy resulted in the loss of over 1,500 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. The sinking revealed severe deficiencies in safety regulations, lifeboat availability, and maritime communication protocols of the time. The disaster had lasting impacts on maritime laws, leading to improved safety measures, such as the Convention on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), emphasizing the importance of passenger safety.