On April 15, 1912, the world was shocked by one of the most famous tragedies in history. The RMS Titanic, known as the largest and most luxurious ship of its time, sank in the icy North Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately, its first journey was its last. The Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, on April 10, heading for New York City. Measuring 883 feet long and featuring 16 compartments, it was designed to be watertight. The engineering of the RMS Titanic was highly advanced for its time.