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Jack Thayer, whose full name was John Borland Thayer Jr., was an American businessman and Titanic survivor. He was born on December 24, 1894, in Pennsylvania, USA. At the time of the Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912, Thayer was a 17-year-old first-class passenger traveling with his parents, John Borland Thayer and Marian Longstreth Morris Thayer.
When the Titanic struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, Jack Thayer and his mother boarded Lifeboat No. 4, while his father remained on board and unfortunately did not survive the sinking. Thayer’s mother also perished in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic.
After the tragedy, Jack Thayer returned home and eventually went on to become a successful businessman. He served in the military during World War I and later worked in various industries, including finance and real estate. Throughout his life, Thayer occasionally spoke about his experiences on the Titanic and wrote about his memories in private journals.
Jack Thayer passed away on September 20, 1945, at the age of 50. His account of the Titanic disaster has provided valuable insights into one of the most famous maritime tragedies in history.
Jack Thayer Children
Jack Thayer, the Titanic survivor, did not have any children. After the tragic sinking of the Titanic in 1912, Thayer went on to live a successful life but did not have any offspring. He focused on his career and personal pursuits, leaving behind a legacy as a survivor and witness to one of history’s most infamous maritime disasters.
