Titanic sank after hitting iceberg on maiden voyage.

Ship had 16 watertight compartments but still sank.

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Over 1,500 lives lost due to lack of lifeboats.

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Notable figures like William Stead died in tragedy.

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Survivors aided by public, charities worldwide.

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Women's relief committees provided clothes to survivors.

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Private trains transported survivors to families free of charge.

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