Despite its fame, the Titanic is destined to be remembered primarily for its tragedy. On April 14, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, the ship struck an iceberg in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean and sank, causing the loss of over 1,500 lives.
This tragedy, in which about 40% of first-class passengers and 70% of third-class passengers lost their lives, shocked the entire world. The sinking of the Titanic remains one of the greatest maritime tragedies of all time, leaving an indelible mark on humanity's collective memory.