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Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving)
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Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving)
1626510 Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1889.
Henry Charles Seppings Wright); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23078044
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Attending Cable Capetown Landed Laying Offices Start Table Bay Telegraphs Scotia
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This engraving, titled "Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image showcases the meticulous process of laying the cable in Table Bay, South Africa, as depicted by Henry Charles Seppings Wright. The scene is bustling with activity as workers attend to their tasks with utmost precision. The floating cable lies gracefully on the water's surface, ready to connect distant lands and revolutionize global communications. Against the backdrop of Cape Town's picturesque bay, this monumental undertaking symbolizes progress and connectivity. The Standard Bank buildings stand proudly nearby, serving as a reminder of how this technological advancement will impact not only personal communication but also international trade and finance. As we gaze upon this print from a private collection, we can almost feel the anticipation and excitement that filled the air on that historic day in May 1889. Wright's attention to detail allows us to appreciate every aspect of this momentous occasion – from the carefully laid cable to the individuals diligently attending to their duties. This engraving serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and an homage to those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes. As we reflect on this remarkable image captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, let us marvel at how far we have come since then while acknowledging that it all began with moments like these – when new connections were forged across vast oceans through sheer determination and innovation.
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