The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912. The luxury British passenger liner struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean during its inaugural journey from Southampton to New York City. Despite being touted as "unsinkable," the tragedy unfolded rapidly as the ship failed to have enough lifeboats for all passengers on board. The loss of over 1,500 lives made it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history, leading to widespread changes in maritime safety regulations. The story of the Titanic continues to captivate audiences, inspiring numerous books, films, and scholarly discussions.