RMS Titanic

history · ocean · ships · disaster

Giant ocean liner. Titanic was a huge British ship operated by White Star Line that struck an iceberg on April 15, 1912, during its very first voyage from England to New York City.

Tragic loss of life. Of the 2,208 passengers and crew on board, approximately 1,500 people died, making it one of the deadliest sinkings of a single ship during peacetime.

Rich and poor aboard. The Titanic carried wealthy people from around the world as well as hundreds of hopeful emigrants from Europe seeking new lives in America and Canada.

Changed maritime safety. The disaster shocked the world and led to major changes in ship safety rules, like requiring enough lifeboats for everyone on board.

Lasting cultural impact. The Titanic disaster has inspired countless books, movies, and stories that people still love learning about today, more than 100 years later.