The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in April 1912 after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. It was one of the deadliest commercial peacetime maritime disasters in modern history, with over 1,500 people losing their lives. The sinking of the Titanic has since become one of the most famous and tragic maritime disasters in history.
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Name: RMS Titanic
Type: Passenger liner
Builder: Harland and Wolff
Launched: May 31, 1911
Maiden Voyage: April 10, 1912
Sunk: April 15, 1912
Length: 882.5 ft (269 m)
Width: 92.5 ft (28.2 m)
Height: 175 ft (53 m)
Gross Tonnage: 46,328 tons
Propulsion: 3 reciprocating steam engines and 1 steam turbine
Speed: 23 knots (43 km/h)
Capacity: 2,435 passengers
Crew: 885
Fate: Sunk by an iceberg in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage, killing over 1,500 people
Other Notable Features:
- Largest ship in the world at the time of its sinking - Known for its luxurious amenities, including a swimming pool, Turkish bath, and gymnasium - Featured the first-ever wireless telegraph room on a ship - Served as a symbol of the hubris and technological optimism of the early 20th century