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Coiling the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in one of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern (engraving)
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Coiling the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in one of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern (engraving)
1610134 Coiling the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in one of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiling the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in one of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 February 1865.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23096168
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Telegraph Cable Board Coiling Great Eastern Tanks Telegraphs
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This engraving, titled "Coiling the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in one of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern" takes us back to a significant moment in maritime history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print showcases a crucial step in establishing communication across the vast Atlantic Ocean. The scene depicts workers diligently coiling the immense telegraph cable within one of the tanks on board the majestic vessel known as the Great Eastern. This monumental task was part of an ambitious project to connect Europe and North America through underwater telegraph lines. The image captures both the scale of this endeavor and its importance for global communications. As we gaze at this historical artwork, we are reminded of how far technology has come since then. In an era dominated by instant messaging and wireless connections, it is easy to forget that once upon a time, messages took weeks or even months to reach their destinations. The Great Eastern itself stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. With its massive size and innovative design, it played a pivotal role in laying down miles upon miles of cable beneath treacherous ocean depths. This engraving not only transports us back in time but also serves as a reminder that progress is built upon countless hours of hard work and determination. It immortalizes those who labored tirelessly aboard these ships, forever connecting continents and shaping our modern world through improved communication networks across oceans.
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