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On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg on its starboard (right) side. The collision caused significant damage to the ship's hull, but it was not immediately apparent how severe the damage was. Over the next few hours, the crew attempted to save the ship, but the Titanic began to take on water at an alarming rate.

The crew of the RMS Carpathia, a passenger ship that had received distress calls from the Titanic, arrived on the scene several hours after the Titanic sank. The Carpathia took on survivors from the lifeboats and provided them with food, clothing, and medical care. Titanic

The Titanic began its maiden voyage from Southampton, England on April 10, 1912. On board were over 2,200 passengers and crew members, representing some of the wealthiest and most prominent families in the world. The ship was commanded by Captain Edward John Smith, a veteran of the White Star Line with over 20 years of experience. On the night of April 14, 1912, the