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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.

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3. www.encyclopedia-titanica.org › jack-phillipsJack Phillips : Titanic Wireless Operator - Encyclopedia Titanica

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   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.

   • Gender: Male
   • Nationality: English

   • Home Country: Godalming, Surrey, England
   • Occupation: Telegraphist

4. shipsofthepast.org › jack-phillips-titanics-heroJack Phillips: Titanic's Hero - Ships of the Past

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   Learn about the life and death of Jack Phillips, the senior wireless operator aboard the RMS Titanic. He worked tirelessly to send and receive messages, repaired the wireless system, and tried to save the ship and its passengers.

5. www.bbc.com › news › magazine-17631595Titanic: The final messages from a stricken ship - BBC News

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   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.

6. www.godalmingmuseum.co.uk › blog › john-george-jackJohn George (Jack) Phillips, 1887-1912, Chief Wireless ...

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   Feb 13, 2023 · Jack was appointed Chief Wireless Telegraphist on the new, “unsinkable” luxury Titanic, with Harold Bride as his junior operator. The wireless equipment on board was the most modern and most powerful of any merchant ship then afloat.

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   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...

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   Who was Jack Phillips?

   • 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.

   Jack Phillips: Titanic's Hero - Ships of the Past

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   What happened to the chief wireless operator?

   • As the ship's Chief Wireless Operator, he valiantly transmitted pleas for help until the ship lost power and sank. Reputed to have made it to an upturned lifeboat, he died in the tragedy and his body was never recovered.

   BBC - 'Jack' Phillips - the man who tried to save the Titanic

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   Who was the chief wireless telegraphist on the Titanic?

   • RMS Titanic. Godalming Museum Collection, 3431. Jack was appointed Chief Wireless Telegraphist on the new, “unsinkable” luxury Titanic, with Harold Bride as his junior operator. The wireless equipment on board was the most modern and most powerful of any merchant ship then afloat.

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   Did a wireless operator die on a life raft?

   • Chicago Daily Journal (19 April 1912) Thomas Whiteley : Wireless Operator Dies Steward claims Phillips was taken aboard life-raft and died before rescuers reached him. Wiltshire Times (20 April 1912) Titanic Wireless Operator Washington Post (20 April 1912) Titanic's Wireless Chief Died On A Liferaft

   Jack Phillips : Titanic Wireless Operator - Encyclopedia Titanica

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9. memorycherish.com › jack-phillips-rms-titanicJack Phillips: Fearless Titanic’s Heroic Wireless Operator

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   Jack Phillips is remembered as the brave wireless operator aboard the Titanic. His actions during the ship's tragic maiden voyage in 1912 have become legendary. Phillips's heroic efforts in sending distress signals helped save lives.