US Inquiry Time Duration Date Location Cause Preceded by Followed by The United States Senate inquiry into the sinking of the RMS Titanic started on Friday, 19 April, 1912 in New York. It was an investigation into the sinking of the Titanic, performed by politicians, looking for which person was responsible. Later the investigation moved to Washington, D.C., concluding on 25 May 1912 with a return visit to New York. The subcommittee's report was presented to the United States Senate on 28 May 1912.