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Fine Art Print : Proposed route of the North Atlantic Telegraph, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Proposed route of the North Atlantic Telegraph, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Proposed route of the North Atlantic Telegraph, 1860. The concession for the Danish territories on the proposed route was obtained by Colonel Shaffner in 1854, and since then he has been energetically advocating the practicability of the enterprise for commercial telegraphy. With a view of ascertaining the physics, so far as pertained to the laying of the cable, he chartered a barque of some 200 tons, and sailed from Boston on the 29th of August, 1859, for Labrador, Greenland, and the Northern Seas, accompanied by his family and. a few friends. This preliminary survey was one of importance. The practicability of laying the cable, particularly with reference to Greenland and Labrador, was ascertained, and increased confidence is now entertained in the early realisation of the projected means of electric communication between the Old and the New Worlds'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the intriguing history of communication with our Fine Art Print of the Proposed Route of the North Atlantic Telegraph, 1860. This captivating image, sourced from Heritage Images, depicts the proposed underwater cable route connecting Europe and North America. At the time, the Danish territories along this route were secured by Colonel Shaffner in 1854. Own this piece of historical art and bring a piece of the past into your home or office. The intricate details and rich history are sure to make this print a conversation starter.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 28cm (21" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This image depicts the proposed route of the North Atlantic Telegraph, as published in the Illustrated London News in 1860. The North Atlantic Telegraph was an ambitious project aimed at establishing an underwater telegraph cable connecting Europe and North America. The concession for the Danish territories along the proposed route was obtained by Colonel Taliaferro Preston Shaffner in 1854. In 1859, Shaffner embarked on a preliminary survey expedition, chartering a barque from Boston and sailing for Labrador, Greenland, and the Northern Seas, accompanied by his family and a few friends. This voyage was of great importance as it helped ascertain the feasibility of laying the cable, particularly in relation to Greenland and Labrador. The successful completion of this survey increased confidence in the early realization of this groundbreaking means of electric communication between the Old and New Worlds. This engraving, from the Illustrated London News, provides a fascinating glimpse into the planning and early stages of this remarkable technological achievement.
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