April 14, 1912
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RMS Titanic departed Southampton on April 10, 1912, on her maiden voyage to New York. At the time, she was the largest and most luxurious passenger ship ever built.
On April 14, 1912, at 11:40 PM, Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Less than three hours later, at 2:20 AM on April 15, she sank beneath the waves.
We remember the 1,496 souls who lost their lives on that tragic night. People from all walks of life, from millionaires to immigrants, united in their hope for a better future.
"Those who perished live on in our memories, their stories echoing through time as a reminder of both human fragility and resilience."
2,224
Total souls aboard
1,496
Passengers and crew
728
Made it to safety
The sinking of Titanic led to major improvements in maritime safety regulations, including proper lifeboat requirements and the establishment of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
The 1997 film "Titanic" brought this historical tragedy to new generations, winning 11 Academy Awards and helping to preserve the memory of those lost.