Ask AI: What happened to the Titanic?

The Titanic was a British passenger liner that famously sank in the Atlantic Ocean during its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, USA, on April 15, 1912. The ship collided with an iceberg on April 14, which caused the hull to be breached and water to flood the compartments. The Titanic was not able to stay afloat due to the extensive damage, and eventually sank around 2:20 AM on April 15. Out of an estimated 2,224 passengers and crew members, more than 1,500 people lost their lives in this tragic incident. The disaster has been attributed to factors such as inadequate safety measures, insufficient lifeboats, and the crew's failure to respond appropriately to iceberg warnings.