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Detailed explanation-1: -The RMS Titanic, a luxury steamship, sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic after sideswiping an iceberg during its maiden voyage. Of the 2, 240 passengers and crew on board, more than 1, 500 lost their lives in the disaster.

Detailed explanation-2: -Titanic Sinking On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sunk in the North Atlantic Ocean. The largest and most luxurious ship in the world, the Titanic was also one of the most technologically advanced. The ship had 16 watertight compartments designed to keep it afloat if damaged.

Detailed explanation-3: -Onboard, there were more than 900 crew members, including waitstaff, engineering, and deck crews. The Titanic carried first-class, second-class, and third-class passengers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The RMS Titanic sank in the early morning hours of 15 April 1912 in the North Atlantic Ocean, four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City.

Detailed explanation-5: -5-10 minutes – the approximate time it took the two major sections of the Titanic – bow and stern – to reach the sea bottom. 56 km/h – the estimated speed that the bow section was travelling when it hit the bottom (35 mph).