Mouse Mat : Valentia, Cable Terminal
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Valentia, Cable Terminal
Valentia, western Ireland, at the time of the laying of the first cable
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1858 Atlantic Cable Laying Telegraph Terminal Valentia
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 17.3cm (9.3" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the historic moment of the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable at Valentia, Western Ireland, in 1858. The image depicts a group of men, dressed in Victorian attire, gathered around a wooden structure with various tools and equipment. The cable, coiled on the ground, is being prepared for its descent into the Atlantic Ocean. Valentia Harbour, located on the southwestern tip of Ireland, was chosen as the landing site for the cable due to its strategic position and favorable weather conditions. The successful laying of the cable marked a significant milestone in human history, as it enabled instant communication between Europe and North America for the first time. The telegraph cable, a marvel of engineering and innovation, was laid by the SS Great Eastern, a specially designed ship commissioned for the task. The cable, made of copper wires insulated with gutta-percha, was laid out on the seabed using a combination of anchors, buoys, and winches. The men in the photograph appear focused and determined, their expressions reflecting the importance of the moment. The wooden terminal building in the background, with its large chimney stack, housed the equipment used to transmit and receive telegraph signals. The scene is one of industry, innovation, and human achievement, as the world was connected in a way never before possible. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Atlantic Ocean was a formidable barrier, and instant communication was a dream. The laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable at Valentia Harbour marked the beginning of a new era in global communication and forever changed the way we connect with each other.
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