Final answer:
No, the Titanic was not the worst maritime disaster during peacetime. The RMS Lusitania, a British ocean liner, holds that title.
Step-by-step explanation:
No, the statement is false. The worst maritime disaster during peacetime was the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. The RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner that traveled between England and New York. It was torpedoed by a German submarine in May 1915, resulting in the loss of over 1,200 lives, including 128 American citizens.