
The RMS Titanic sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Of the approximately 2,224 people on board, more than 1,500 perished, making it one of the deadliest commercial peacetime maritime disasters in history.
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The Sinking Timeline
The disaster unfolded over approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes:
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11:40 PM (April 14): The Titanic struck an iceberg on its starboard side, creating a series of punctures below the waterline.
12:05 AM (April 15): Captain Edward J. Smith ordered the lifeboats uncovered and the passengers mustered.
12:15 AM: The first wireless distress signals (CQD and later SOS) were sent.
12:45 AM: The first lifeboat (No. 7) was lowered, carrying only 28 people despite a…(Google)





























































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