Section of the Second Transatlantic Cable, 1865-1866
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Celebrations surrounding the installation of the 1858 transatlantic telegraph cable were short-lived. Three weeks after it was laid, it succeeded, faltered--and then failed. In 1866, a second cable was installed by the SS Great Eastern. This cable was more durable and able to send messages eighty times faster than the original.
Celebrations surrounding the installation of the 1858 transatlantic telegraph cable were short-lived. Three weeks after it was laid, it succeeded, faltered--and then failed. In 1866, a second cable was installed by the SS Great Eastern. This cable was more durable and able to send messages eighty times faster than the original.
Artifact
Transatlantic cable
Date Made
1865-1866
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
32.527.1
Material
Copper (Metal)
Gutta-percha
Iron alloy
Cardboard
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 1 in
Length: 2 in
Inscriptions
tag: Piece of Core from Cable Laid by Steamer Great Eastern in 186__
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