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Laying the Atlantic telegraph cable
A montage of illustrations depicting scenes concerning the laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable by Isambard Kingdom Brunelas ship aSS Great Easterna from Foilhommerum Bay, Valentia Island, western Ireland, to Heartas Content, Newfoundland, in 1866. From The Realm of Victoria 1837-1887a by WJ Gordon. Published c1887 to commemorate Queen Victoris Golden Jubilee. Publisher Perry & Co, London
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel Atlantic Telegraph Cable Laying Ss Great Eastern Telegraph Cable Valentia Island
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Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable: A Historic Feat of Engineering". This print captures a montage of illustrations that depict one of the most remarkable achievements in human communication history - the laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable. In 1866, Isambard Kingdom Brunel's magnificent ship, the SS Great Eastern, embarked on an audacious mission from Foilhommerum Bay in Valentia Island, Ireland to Heart's Content in Newfoundland. The image showcases scenes filled with determination and ingenuity as men work tirelessly to connect continents through this groundbreaking undersea cable. The grandeur of Brunel's vessel dominates the frame, symbolizing both technological prowess and unwavering ambition. Published in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, this print serves as a testament to human progress during her reign. It is a visual tribute to those who dared to dream big and push boundaries beyond imagination. From Telegrap House on Valentia Island where it all began, courageous individuals navigated treacherous waters and overcame countless challenges along their transatlantic journey. This historic endeavor forever changed global communication by shrinking vast distances into mere seconds. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork today, let us marvel at the visionaries who paved the way for our interconnected world. Their legacy lives on as we continue to build bridges across oceans and unite people from every corner of our planet through technology born out of sheer determination.
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