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The Titanic began its maiden voyage from Southampton, England on April 10, 1912. On board were over 2,200 passengers and crew members, representing some of the wealthiest and most prominent families in the world. The ship was commanded by Captain Edward John Smith, a veteran of the White Star Line with over 20 years of experience.

The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in the early morning of April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The sinking of the Titanic resulted in the deaths of more than 1,500 people, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. Titanic

On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg on its starboard (right) side. The collision caused significant damage to the ship's hull, but it was not immediately apparent how severe the damage was. Over the next few hours, the crew attempted to save the ship, but the Titanic began to take on water at an alarming rate. The Titanic began its maiden voyage from Southampton,