The Titanic, dubbed as "unsinkable", embarked on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City on April 10, 1912. It was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of its time. However, on the night of April 14, the Titanic struck an iceberg, causing a series of hull breaches that led to its sinking in the early hours of April 15. Despite having enough lifeboats for only a fraction of the passengers and crew, and despite numerous warnings about the presence of icebergs in the area, the Titanic's sinking resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 people, making it one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in modern history. The tragedy led to major improvements in maritime safety regulations, including the establishment of the International Ice Patrol and the requirement for ships to carry sufficient lifeboats for all passengers and crew.
