On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. The disaster claimed over 1,500 lives and revealed critical flaws in maritime safety regulations. The tragedy sparked changes in ship design and emergency preparedness, emphasizing the need for better lifeboat provisions.
![Titanic |1997| Sinking Scenes [Edited] (April 15, 1912)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MPklvytosy4/sddefault.jpg)
