The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.
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It was the largest ship at the time and was considered a marvel of engineering and luxury.
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Approximately 1,500 people died in the sinking, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history.
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The ship's wreckage was discovered in 1985, about 370 miles off the coast of Newfoundland.
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Numerous books, films, and documentaries have been made about the Titanic, capturing the public's fascination with its tragic story
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The Titanic had a limited number of lifeboats, which contributed to the high loss of life.
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The ship's band famously played music to calm passengers as the ship was sinking.
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The legacy of the Titanic lives on, serving as a poignant reminder of the human cost of hubris and the fragility of even the grandest of creations.
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