The Titanic hit an iceberg on April 14, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City. The collision occurred late at night, and despite being touted as "unsinkable," the ship sank just a few hours later, resulting in one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, over 1,500 lost their lives. This tragic event led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations, including improvements in lifeboat requirements and iceberg monitoring practices.