Rms titanic was a british ocean liner that sank in the early hours of 15 april 1912 as a result of striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage from southampton, england, to new york city,. On 10 april 1912, the titanic commenced her maiden voyage from southampton, england, to new york, with 2,227 passengers and crew aboard. At 11:40 p. m.

On april 15, 1912 the rms titanic tragically sunk to the bottom of the sea. 73 years later, national geographic explorer-in-residence dr. Robert ballard and his team discovered the famed liner's