Titanic

The Titanic was a British luxury passenger liner that sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg. It was one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history. What happened? The Titanic left Southampton, England on April 10, 1912. On April 14, 1912, the Titanic collided with an iceberg. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. More than 1,500 passengers and crew died. The Titanic sank to the bottom of the ocean, more than 350 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Legacy The Titanic's story has been told in many books, articles, movies, and musicals. The Titanic has become a cultural icon. The United States Congress held hearings and took measures to improve navigation safety. There are memorials to the Titanic in Washington, D.C., New York, and at Harvard University. Related media