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View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern... 1865-66
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View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern... 1865-66
View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern: Showing the Trough for the Cable, etc. 1865-66
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View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern - Witnessing the Marvels of 19th Century Telegraph Technology
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. This print by Robert Charles Dudley takes us back to a defining moment in history aboard the majestic Great Eastern steamship. Painted during 1865-66, it offers a glimpse into an era when communication across vast oceans was revolutionized. The scene unfolds on deck as sailors and engineers diligently work amidst billowing smoke and bustling activity. The focal point is undoubtedly the intricate mechanism known as "the trough for the cable". This technological marvel, showcased in vivid color and detail, represents Cyrus West Field's audacious vision to lay telegraph cables beneath the Atlantic Ocean. Dudley's gouache painting skillfully captures both industrial grandeur and human endeavor. The massive paddle wheel dominates the foreground, symbolizing progress powered by steam. Beyond it lies a panorama of ship masts stretching towards distant horizons—a testament to Britain's maritime prowess. As we immerse ourselves in this historical masterpiece, we are transported to a time when Isambard Kingdom Brunel's engineering genius met Cyrus Field's entrepreneurial spirit. Together they embarked on an ambitious mission that would forever transform global communications. This artwork serves as a reminder of how technology can bridge continents and connect people across vast distances. It stands as a tribute to those pioneers who dared to dream big and push boundaries—ushering humanity into an age where instantaneous telecommunication became possible.
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