The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage after striking an iceberg. The ship, which was considered unsinkable, sank in less than three hours, resulting in the loss of more than 1,500 lives. The disaster was due to a combination of factors, including the ship's high speed in icy waters, a lack of adequate lifeboats, and a delayed response to the iceberg warnings. The ship broke apart and sank to the bottom of the ocean, and the debris field was mapped in minute detail. Over 700 people survived the tragedy, and the Titanic became the most famous shipwreck in history
. Some of the lifeboats were brought back to port, while others were set adrift or salvaged for various purposes
