RMS Titanic

She was launched on May 31, 1911, and set sail on her maiden voyage on April 10, 1912. She hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean late on April 14, 1912, The disaster led to worldwide shock and inquiries that prompted new maritime safety laws, most notably SOLAS, which is still in effect today. sank about two hours and forty minutes later. There were approximately 2,200 people on board, but lifeboats could only hold about 1,178 people. Approximately 1,500 people died, with many perishing in the freezing water.