On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, on its maiden voyage. The luxury liner was touted as unsinkable, but on April 14, it struck an iceberg and began sinking. Over 1,500 people perished in the disaster, including many wealthy passengers and prominent figures. The sinking of the Titanic shocked the world and led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations. The tragedy has since become a symbol of hubris and the fragility of human ambition.