The sinking of the RMS Titanic is one of the most famous maritime disasters in history. The ship was on its maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City, US, when it struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912. The collision caused the ship to take on water and sink, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,500 passengers and crew members.
Here is a detailed timeline of the events that led to the sinking of the Titanic:
April 10, 1912:
The RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton, England, on its maiden voyage to New York City, with over 2,200 passengers and crew on board.
April 14, 1912:
At approximately 11:40 p.m. ship's time, the Titanic collides with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 375 miles south of Newfoundland. The iceberg damages the ship's hull, causing several compartments to flood.
April 15, 1912:
As the ship sinks, lifeboats are launched in an attempt to evacuate the passengers and crew. However, there are not enough lifeboats for everyone, and many passengers and crew members are left to drown.
April 15, 1912:
At 2:20 a.m. ship's time, the Titanic sinks to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, killing more than 1,500 people.
Aftermath:
The sinking of the Titanic shocked the world and led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations. The International Ice Patrol was established to monitor icebergs in the North Atlantic, and new regulations were put in place to ensure that ships were equipped with enough lifeboats for all passengers and crew.
The sinking of the Titanic remains one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history, and it continues to be the subject of numerous books, films, and documentaries.