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  1. Jack Phillips (wireless officer) 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.

  2. John George Phillips. Mr John George "Jack" Phillips was born on Monday 11 April 1887, above a Draper's shop in Farncombe Street, Godalming, Surrey. His father George Alfred Phillips ran the shop, with his mother Ann (née Sanders), for a man named Gammon who had several branches in the area. By the time Jack was born his twin sisters Elsie and ...

    • Male
    • English
    • Godalming, Surrey, England
    • Telegraphist
  3. 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.

  4. 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 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 ...

  5. 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.

  6. 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. Jack highlighted the importance of communication in maritime history. His story serves as a poignant reminder of courage and dedication amidst adversity. So, let ...

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  8. Name: John George "Jack" Phillips Born: 11 April 1887 Died: 15 April 1912 Education: Alcorn State University Nationality: British Occupation: Wireless telegraphist. John George Phillips was the senior wireless officer aboard the Titanic. On the evening of April 14th, Phillips had been exceptionally busy clearing a backlog of messages caused by ...