On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean around 11:40 PM ship’s time. The collision caused fatal damage to the ship, leading to its sinking in the early hours of April 15, 1912. This tragic event resulted in the loss of over 1,500 lives and remains one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. The sinking of the Titanic prompted significant changes in maritime safety regulations and practices.