The number of people who died when the Titanic sank is generally estimated to be around 1,500. Different official investigations have given slightly varying figures: the U.S. committee reported 1,517 deaths, while the British inquiry determined 1,503 fatalities
. Modern research commonly cites about 1,496 deaths out of approximately 2,208 people on board, with 706 survivors
. The crew suffered the highest number of casualties, with around 700 crew members dying. Third-class passengers also experienced heavy losses; only about 174 of the roughly 710 third-class passengers survived
. In summary:
- Estimated deaths: approximately 1,500 (range about 1,490 to 1,535)
- Total on board: around 2,200 to 2,240 people
- Survivors: about 700
- Crew deaths: about 700
- Third-class passenger deaths: majority, with only 174 survivors out of ~710
This makes the Titanic sinking one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history
