"RMS Titanic: The Unsinkable Shipwreck That Changed History Forever"
Iconic History, Culture, and Interest in the United States and Abroad
The R.M.S. Titanic is perhaps the most famous shipwreck in modern popular culture. Titanic was a British-registered White Star ship owned by an American company whose major shareholder was the legendary investor John Pierpont “JP” Morgan.
The Titanic was built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, Northern Ireland, designed for the transatlantic route between Southampton, England, and New York City. It was the largest and most luxurious passenger ship of its time and was famously considered unsinkable.
Launched on May 31, 1911, Titanic embarked on her maiden voyage on April 10, 1912, with 2,240 passengers and crew on board. On the night of April 15, 1912, the ship collided with an iceberg and broke apart, sinking to the ocean floor and resulting in the deaths of more than 1,500 people.
Though some salvage operations have occurred, much of the ship remains undisturbed at its final resting place, over 350 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, and nearly 12,000 feet underwater.
The disaster and the human stories behind it continue to be told in countless books, articles, and films, making Titanic a lasting cultural icon. The U.S. Congress has recognized its national and international significance, and numerous monuments have been erected around the world in remembrance.
In the United States, notable memorials exist in Washington, D.C. and New York City. A poignant tribute also stands at Harvard University’s Widener Library, honoring shipwreck victim Henry Elkins Widener.
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