Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Jack Phillips Biography and Timeline

Follow Jack Phillips through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Jack Phillips, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1912–1912Years on this page

1912

Phillips Handles Titanic Ice Messages

Wireless Operator · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Jack Phillips worked in Titanic's wireless room as traffic included warnings of ice near the ship's course.

Phillips Sends Titanic Distress Calls

Wireless Operator · North Atlantic · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Jack Phillips transmitted emergency wireless messages to nearby ships after Titanic's collision, helping mobilise rescue assistance.

Records, sources and methodology

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