The RMS Titanic, famously deemed "unsinkable," met its tragic end in 1912 after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Despite its grandeur and advanced engineering, the ship sank within three hours, claiming over 1,500 lives. The disaster has since become one of the most infamous maritime tragedies in history, sparking countless investigations, theories, and cultural depictions. The Sinking and Discovery The Titanic sank on April 14, 1912, after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. The ship's distress signals were picked up by the RMS Carpathia, which rescued 706 survivors. However, the Titanic itself was lost to the depths of the Atlantic, resting at approximately 12,500 feet below the surface. It wasn’t until 1985 that oceanographer Robert Ballard discovered the wreck during a secret mission. Ballard's team used advanced underwater technology, including the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Argo, to locate the ship. The discov...
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