Titanic (more) How Many People Died When the Titanic Sank? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/event/How-many-people-died-when-the-Titanic-sank Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 17, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot On April 14–15, 1912, the Titanic sank. While the exact number of people killed is unknown, it is generally believed that of the ship’s approximately 2,200 passengers and crew members, some 1,500 perished. The lack of certainty over the death toll is due to several reasons. Original passenger and crew lists were rendered inaccurate by such factors as misspellings, omissions, aliases, and failure to count musicians and other contracted employees as either passengers or crew members. Adding to the difficulty was the international nature of the disaster, essentially involving a British-registered liner under American ownership that carried people of many ...(100 of 146 words)

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