Morse code event to honour Titanic hero

An event is to be held to celebrate the birthday of a Surrey man who tried to save the Titanic.

Jack Phillips, from Godalming, worked on the ship as its chief wireless operator when it hit an iceberg in the early hours of 15 April 1912.

Phillips sent out distress calls and advised on the latest position of the ship until it foundered.

While more than 1,500 people died, 705 people were rescued on to the RMS Carpathia, which was sent thanks to Phillips’ messages.

Read more – BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevk8rvl78jo