
Titanic - Wikipedia
RMS Titanic was a British ocean liner that sank in the early hours of 15 April 1912 as a result of striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, United States.
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2 days ago · Titanic, British luxury passenger liner that sank on April 14–15, 1912, during its maiden voyage, en route to New York City from Southampton, England, killing about 1,500 people.
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Nov 9, 2009 · The RMS Titanic, a luxury steamship, sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic after sideswiping an iceberg during its maiden voyage.
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2 days ago · Titanic facts, true stories, passenger and crew bios, victim/survivor lists, deckplans, and disaster details.
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Jul 23, 2025 · On April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg, Titanic broke apart and sank to the bottom of the ocean, taking with it the lives of more than 1,500 passengers and crew.
RMS Titanic - World History Encyclopedia
In 1985, the Titanic wreck was found several miles deep on the Atlantic seafloor by Robert D. Ballard. The largest ship built at the time, Titanic was considered of such a prodigious size and so well-built …
The RMS Titanic - Smithsonian Institution
On 10 April 1912, the Titanic commenced her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York, with 2,227 passengers and crew aboard. At 11:40 p.m. on the night of 14 April, traveling at a speed …
Titanic Wreck Site | Official History, Facts & Preservation
Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in 1912, and for 73 years, her final resting place remained a mystery until the groundbreaking discovery of the Ship in 1985 by the French Research Institute for …
Wreck of the RMS Titanic: A Resource Guide - Library of Congress
The sinking of the ocean liner RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912 was one of the most dramatic events of the twentieth century. In a mere four hours after striking an iceberg, the largest passenger ship yet built …
Titanic Pages | Titanic History Website
On 10th April 1912, Titanic departed Southampton for her maiden voyage to New York. After having left land behind for the last time, Titanic had onboard 2208 people, including rich and famous …