• The Sinking of The Titanic

  • Sep 11 2023
  • Length: 6 mins
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The Sinking of The Titanic

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  • The sinking of the Titanic happened on the night of April 14–15, 1912, in the North Atlantic Ocean during its maiden voyage, from Southampton to New York City. The Titanic was the largest ship afloat at the time and was commonly considered unsinkable. However, it hit an iceberg and sank, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. Notably, a lack of sufficient lifeboats added to the high death toll. The sinking prompted significant reforms in maritime safety regulations, including changes to lifeboat requirements and implementation of navigational and communication improvements. The tragedy continues to have a lasting cultural impact, instigating countless books, films, and memorials. The remains of the Titanic were discovered in 1985, lying approximately 2.5 miles underwater.

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