I sank on my maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg. What am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: easy
Hint: I was deemed 'unsinkable'.
Answer
The RMS Titanic
Explanation
The Titanic was famously known as an 'unsinkable' ship before its tragic sinking in 1912.
This is an easy history riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is The RMS Titanic.
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