The famous ship that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912 was the RMS Titanic. Heralded as a marvel of modern engineering, the Titanic was the largest passenger liner at the time and was considered unsinkable. Tragically, it struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The disaster resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 passengers and crew due to inadequate lifeboats and poor emergency preparedness. The Titanic's sinking led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations, emphasizing the need for lifeboat provisions and improved safety measures for ships.