sinking of the Titanic By Pikachu111 Apr 14, 1912 11:39 p.m. Iceberg sighted Apr 14, 1912 11:40 p.m. Titanic hits iceberg on starboard side. Water starts pouring into first 5 not "watertight" compartments Apr 14, 1912 11:50 p.m. Crew uncovers lifeboats Period: Apr 14, 1912 to Apr 15, 1912 Sinking of the Titanic Apr 15, 1912 12:00 midnight water reaches about two decks below the bow Apr 15, 1912 12:30 a.m. Bow is under water Apr 15, 1912 1:00 a.m. forward funnel's ropes snap and funnel falls onto water, crushing people Apr 15, 1912 2:00 a.m. all lifeboats gone Apr 15, 1912 2:05 a.m. Grand staircase dome breaks, water pours in Apr 15, 1912 2:15 a.m. Titanic's electricity goes out due to seawater exposure Apr 15, 1912 2:18 a.m. Titanic splits in 2 between the third and fourth funnel, bow section sinks completely Apr 15, 1912 2:20 a.m. Stern section of the titanic sinks