The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912, four days into the ship’s voyage from Southampton to New York City when it struck an iceberg. More than 1,500 people died.

The RMS Titanic, a British ocean liner, stands as one of history’s most compelling narratives, a testament to early 20th-century engineering prowess and, tragically, a stark reminder of humanity’s ...

The new nine-deck ship will be 885 feet long, about two more than her doomed predecessor, 174 feet high and have a maximum speed of 24 knots. She will accommodate 2,400 passengers — 177 more ...

Rush, the founder of a private submersible company, OceanGate, plans to increase that number. Starting in May 2018, he will start on a series of yearly expeditions to the Titanic.

In addition, plans call for a new “safety deck” featuring state-of-the-art lifeboats, safety chutes and slides. The new ship will also have amenities unknown a century ago, like air conditioning.