Jack Binns ~ Wireless Hero
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January 23rd, 1909 ~
The day when Jack Binns became the first
hero of wireless
acclaimed throughout the world for his efforts during a
daring rescue at sea.
Jack Binns ~
Wireless Hero
It was around 5:40 in the morning. Jack Binns had just gone to bed after a long evening at the wireless key of the Royal Mail Steamship "Republic" when he heard the foghorn grow more urgent and the ship slow down and reverse its engines. Then came a great crashing sound and half of his wireless cabin was ripped away. Had he still been sitting at his key, he would have been killed!Thus began one of the greatest rescues at sea coordinated with the help of Marconi's new technology, wireless. More...
Celebrations!
For the 100th anniversary
of the
Republic-Florida collision,
radio operators around the world will be at their
Special Event Stations
listening for
special broadcasts and communications
about
Jack Binns
and the
Republic-Florida Collision!
For a complete list of these events, go to:
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