On the night of 14–15 April 1912, it sank after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Because of the insufficient capacity of the ship's lifeboats and difficulties in the evacuation, thousands of people lost their lives. Following the disaster, international regulations concerning ship safety, the number of lifeboats, and ice warning systems were significantly tightened.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Sinking of the Titanic?
- The Titanic was a transatlantic ship, promoted as one of the largest passenger ships of its time, that made its maiden voyage from England to New York.
- When did Sinking of the Titanic happen?
- 1912 CE