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RMS Titanic, the "unsinkable" British passenger liner, tragically sank on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. This maritime disaster claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, including prominent journalist and social reformer, W. T. Stead. Stead was among the passengers who perished when the ship went down, leaving a profound impact on society and journalism.