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John George “Jack” Phillips (11 April 1887 – 15 April 1912) was a British sailor and the senior wireless operator aboard the Titanic during her ill-fated maiden voyage in April 1912. On the final evening, Phillips had been exceptionally busy clearing a backlog of messages caused by a wireless breakdown.
It is not known how Jack left the ship but one way or another he found himself clinging to the same collapsible as Bride and Second Officer Lightoller. Sources say he was conversing with the latter into the small hours about the various ships that could be on the way.
Apr 9, 2012 · The senior wireless operator, Jack Phillips, had still been sending passengers' messages when the ship struck an iceberg. The collision was described as sounding like the tearing of calico.
Jack Phillips was the senior wireless operator aboard the RMS Titanic. He was born on 11 April 1887. Phillips was educated at the St. John Street School in Farncombe, a small village located in Surrey, England, where he had grown up. He even sang in his local church’s choir.
Jul 15, 2010 · John George Phillips, who was nicknamed 'Jack' gained posthumous fame as the man who tried to save the Titanic and all those on board. As the ship's Chief Wireless Operator, he valiantly...
Jack Phillips (born John George Phillips; 11 April 1887 – 15 April 1912) was a British sailor and the senior wireless operator aboard the Titanic during her ill-fated maiden voyage in April 1912. On the final evening, Phillips had been exceptionally busy clearing a backlog of messages caused by a wireless breakdown.
In April of 1912, the wireless communication cabin of the R.M.S. Titanic held 25-year old Chief Telegraphist Jack Phillips and his 22-year old assistant, Harold Bride. They worked 24 hours a day listening to continental Morse code coming in from nearby ships, and tapped out replies.
Apr 10, 2017 · John George “Jack” Phillips, senior Marconi wireless telegraph operator onboard Titanic, was born in Godalming, England, on 11 April 1887. He celebrated his 25th and final birthday on board the doomed liner. The only known photograph of Titanic’s Marconi room.
Apr 12, 2018 · Hero of wireless died on life raft after Titanic sank: Waiter says Phillips was buried at sea from Carpathia after disaster. Officer shot himself – Revolvers used to quell panic and prevent men taking possession of boats. The Denver Post (Denver, Colorado) April 19, 1912.
Nicknamed Jack, the 25-year-old was the RMS Titanic's Chief Wireless Operator at the time and he was under intense pressure to find a nearby saviour — the ship was sinking fast and there...
