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Laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable:...workmen on the road between Killarney and Valencia, 1865 Creator: Unknown
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Laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable:...workmen on the road between Killarney and Valencia, 1865 Creator: Unknown
Laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable: encampment of workmen on the road between Killarney and Valencia, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Robert Dudley. 'The road to Valencia, either from Killarney or from Kenmare and Glengariff, at the head of Bantry Bay, was travelled not without some delays by the few persons from London who, having made the best of their way to see the landing of the cable, succeeded in getting there on the morning of Saturday week. The local staff of the Telegraph Construction Company had been engaged for some weeks past in various preparations on the spot. An encampment of the workmen was here or there to be seen along the road...These tents are pitched by the side of the road which passes along the shore of Dingle Bay towards Cahirciveen, at the foot of the Keragh mountains. The central figure in our Artist's sketch is Mr. Watlock, the superintendent of the works of the Magnetic Telegraph Company, to whom belongs the line connecting Valencia with the telegraphic system throughout Ireland'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A Glimpse into History - Laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, 1865
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This photograph print captures a pivotal moment in history - the laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable. In August 1865, workers on the road between Killarney and Valencia worked tirelessly to lay down this groundbreaking communication link. The image shows an encampment of workmen along the shore of Dingle Bay, with tents pitched by the side of the winding road that hugs the foot of Keragh mountains.
At center stage is Mr. Watlock, superintendent of Magnetic Telegraph Company's works, overseeing operations as they connect Valencia to Ireland's telegraphic system. The scene exudes a sense of industriousness and determination, reflecting the monumental task at hand - bridging two continents through this revolutionary technology.
The photograph print offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make history. Their laborious efforts paved the way for global communication as we know it today. This historic moment is preserved in time, allowing us to appreciate not only their dedication but also the significance of this technological milestone that connected nations and cultures across the Atlantic Ocean.
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