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Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in the early hours of 15 April 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making it one of the deadliest commercial peacetime maritime disasters in modern history. The RMS Titanic was the largest ship afloat at the time it entered service and was the second of three Olympic-class ocean liners operated by the White Star Line. It was built by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Thomas Andrews, her architect, died in the disaster.

Construction and Dimensions

The Titanic was designed to be the ultimate in luxury and safety. It was approximately 882 feet (269 meters) long, 92 feet (28 meters) wide, and had a gross register tonnage of 46,328 tons. The ship featured advanced safety features, including watertight compartments and remotely activated watertight doors.

Maiden Voyage

Titanic's maiden voyage began on 10 April 1912 from Southampton, England. After stops in Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland, she set out for New York City with 2,224 passengers and crew. Despite receiving multiple iceberg warnings, the ship struck an iceberg on the starboard (right) side late on 14 April 1912 and sank in less than three hours.

Aftermath and Legacy

The sinking of the Titanic resulted in widespread public outrage over the lack of lifeboats, lax regulations, and the inequalities in the treatment of the different classes aboard. It led to significant improvements in maritime safety, one of the most important being the establishment of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) in 1914, which still governs maritime safety today.

The wreck of the Titanic was discovered in 1985 by a Franco-American expedition led by Robert Ballard. It lies at a depth of about 12,500 feet (3,800 m) about 370 miles (600 km) south-southeast off the coast of Newfoundland. It remains a popular subject of interest, with numerous books, films, and exhibitions recounting the disaster, its victims, and survivors.

In Popular Culture

The Titanic has become one of the most famous ships in history, depicted in numerous works of popular culture, including books, folk songs, films, exhibits, and memorials. James Cameron's 1997 film "Titanic" is one of the highest-grossing films of all time, bringing renewed interest and awareness to the story of the Titanic.

See Also

• RMS Olympic
• HMHS Britannic
• Iceberg
• Maritime disaster

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