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The Great Eastern recovering the lost Atlantic cable, 1866, (c1920)
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The Great Eastern recovering the lost Atlantic cable, 1866, (c1920)
The Great Eastern recovering the lost Atlantic cable, 1866, (c1920). An attempt in 1865 by Brunels giant steamship, the Great Eastern to lay the cable ended in failure when the cable snapped and the end was lost. The following year the Great Eastern succeeded in retrieving the lost cable and completing it, connecting Valentia in Ireland to Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Instead of the length of a sea voyage, communication time between the two sides of the Atlantic became a matter of seconds. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
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Atlantic Ocean Brunel Cable Deck Dudley Funnel Great Eastern Hutchinson Isambard Kingdom Isambard Kingdom Brunel Ocean On Board Robert Dudley Steamship Telegraph Cable Telegraphy Transatlantic Communications Cable Walter Walter Hutchinson
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This print captures a historic moment in the world of communications - "The Great Eastern recovering the lost Atlantic cable, 1866". In this image, taken around the 1920s, we witness an iconic event that revolutionized transatlantic communication. The photograph depicts Brunel's magnificent steamship, the Great Eastern, as it triumphantly retrieves the lost telegraph cable. The previous year had seen disappointment when the cable snapped and disappeared into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. However, with unwavering determination and engineering prowess, the crew succeeded in completing and connecting Valentia in Ireland to Trinity Bay in Newfoundland. As we gaze at this remarkable scene unfolding on deck, we are reminded of how drastically technology has transformed our lives. Once a lengthy sea voyage separated continents; now communication between them is reduced to mere seconds. The smoke billowing from Great Eastern's funnel symbolizes progress and innovation. Amidst all these technological marvels lies a group of men diligently working together to achieve greatness. Their presence reminds us that behind every groundbreaking achievement are dedicated individuals who push boundaries for human advancement. This monochrome masterpiece was captured by an unknown creator but later featured in Walter Hutchinson's "Story of the British Nation". It serves as a testament to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's genius and Robert Dudley's artistic vision. Let this evocative print transport you back to a time when connections were forged through sheer determination and ingenuity - forever changing how we communicate across oceans.
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