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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
