The famous ship that was the site of a major maritime disaster in 1912 is the RMS Titanic. The Titanic was a British passenger liner that struck an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City on April 15, 1912. The ship was deemed "unsinkable" due to its advanced safety features, but the collision led to catastrophic damage and resulted in the loss of over 1,500 lives. The tragedy highlighted shortcomings in maritime safety regulations and has been the subject of extensive research, books, and films, most notably James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster, which brought renewed attention to the ship's tragic story and legacy.