Exploring the Titanic Wreck - Titanic Wreck Bow and Stern Sections - Gingerline Media The Titanic was a British passenger liner that famously sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The ship was considered unsinkable due to its innovative design and advanced safety features at the time, but the collision caused irreparable damage to the ship's hull, leading to its eventual sinking. The Titanic