One of the most well-known ships in history, the RMS Titanic , did not vanish in an enigmatic way but rather perished in a well-recorded maritime catastrophe during her inaugural voyage. The Journey of the Titanic The largest and most opulent passenger ship of its age was the Titanic, run by the White Star Line. On April 10, 1912, it sailed on its inaugural journey from Southampton, England, to New York City. Along with hundreds of European emigrants hoping to start over in America, some of the richest people on the planet were on board. The Impact of the Iceberg The Titanic ran into an iceberg in the North Atlantic on April 14, 1912, at 11:40 p.m. The Titanic was attempting to break the record by sailing at nearly maximum speed, even though other nearby ships had warned her of several impending icebergs. Below the waterline, the ship sustained multiple punctures as the iceberg scraped along the starboard side. The Sinking The Titanic's hull plates buckled as a result of the icebe...