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Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, at Morden Wharf, East Greenwich, on Monday Last (engraving)
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Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, at Morden Wharf, East Greenwich, on Monday Last (engraving)
1610348 Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, at Morden Wharf, East Greenwich, on Monday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, at Morden Wharf, East Greenwich, on Monday Last. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 June 1865.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23407632
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Telegraph Cable Communications Completion East Greenwich Telegraphs
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The engraving titled "Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, at Morden Wharf, East Greenwich" captures a significant moment in history. The image depicts the successful completion of the transatlantic telegraph cable on Monday last. This remarkable achievement revolutionized communications between Europe and North America. In this 19th-century artwork by an English School artist, we see workers laboring diligently to connect the cable across the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The scene is set at Morden Wharf in East Greenwich, London. It showcases not only their technical expertise but also their determination to overcome immense challenges. The significance of this event cannot be overstated. With the completion of this cable, instantaneous communication became possible between continents that were previously separated by weeks or even months of travel time. It marked a new era in global connectivity and transformed how information was shared across borders. This engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on June 3rd, 1865, providing readers with a visual representation of this monumental achievement. Today, it serves as a reminder of human ingenuity and perseverance in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's collection, let us appreciate the visionaries who made such progress possible and reflect on how far our world has come since those early days of long-distance communication through submarine cables like these.
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