Il était le plus luxueux et le plus grand paquebot jamais construit. Lors de son voyage inaugural de Southampton à New York, il sombra, après avoir heurté un iceberg le 15 avril 1912 . C'est une des plus grandes catastrophes maritimes en temps de paix et un record à l'époque. It was the most luxurious and largest cruiseship ever built in its day, and dubbed the "unsinkable ship." During it's maiden voyage from Southampton to New York it sunk after hitting an iceberg in April 15, 1912. It ithe largest maritime catastrophy to take place during peace time, as well as a historical marker of the era.