Atlantic Cable Collection

The Atlantic Cable, ready for shipment, Moden Wharf, East Greenwich (engraving)
608738 The Atlantic Cable, ready for shipment, Moden Wharf, East Greenwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Atlantic Cable (engraving)
2785728 The Atlantic Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atlantic Cable)

The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on Board the Great Eastern, 1865 (engraving)
3037838 The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on Board the Great Eastern, 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whitsand Bay, Lands End, Cornwall, where the New Atlantic Cable was landed (engraving)
1590573 Whitsand Bay, Lands End, Cornwall, where the New Atlantic Cable was landed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitsand Bay, Lands End, Cornwall)

Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable wire (engraving)
608737 Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable wire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The first buoy, where the cable was supposed to be grappled
3037839 The first buoy, where the cable was supposed to be grappled and the second buoy where it was grappled, 1865 (engraving) by English School

The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition, the Final Attempt to grapple the Lost Cable
3037836 The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition, the Final Attempt to grapple the Lost Cable, 1865 (engraving) by English School

Festivities at New York to celebrate the Submersion of the Atlantic Cable (engraving)
2771692 Festivities at New York to celebrate the Submersion of the Atlantic Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable (engraving)
1619219 Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable)

The "Great Eastern"under the Hammer (engraving)
1041709 The " Great Eastern" under the Hammer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Great Eastern" under the Hammer)

The Great Eastern paying out the Atlantic Cable (engraving)
609027 The Great Eastern paying out the Atlantic Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrival of the Great Eastern at Trinity Bay 1866 AD (litho)
1266316 Arrival of the Great Eastern at Trinity Bay 1866 AD (litho) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England pulished circa 1920)

The Electric Exhibition at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1623896 The Electric Exhibition at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electric Exhibition at the Crystal Palace)

Landing the Atlantic Cable in Hearts Content Bay, Newfoundland (engraving)
1103507 Landing the Atlantic Cable in Hearts Content Bay, Newfoundland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing the Atlantic Cable in Hearts Content Bay)

The Atlantic Cable (engraving)
2785746 The Atlantic Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atlantic Cable)

Encampment of workmen of the telegraph company on the road between Killarney and Valencia
3037837 Encampment of workmen of the telegraph company on the road between Killarney and Valencia, 1865 (engraving) by English School

Landing the Atlantic Cable at Hearts Content (colour litho)
2790349 Landing the Atlantic Cable at Hearts Content (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing the Atlantic Cable at Hearts Content)

The Atlantic Cable; Paying the cable into the hold of the Agamemnon (engraving)
608735 The Atlantic Cable; Paying the cable into the hold of the Agamemnon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Triumph of Faith and Genius (engraving)
663926 Triumph of Faith and Genius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Faith and Genius. Laying the Atlantic Cable. Cyrus W. Field)

The "Great Eastern"paying out the Atlantic Cable (engraving)
655462 The " Great Eastern" paying out the Atlantic Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manufacture of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable (engraving)
1587392 Manufacture of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable)

Laying the Atlantic Cable (engraving)
1609035 Laying the Atlantic Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the Atlantic Cable)

The Great Eastern steamship laying the Atlantic Cable
The SS Great Eastern steamship laying the Atlantic Cable. The Great Easterna was an iron sailing steam ship which was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and launched in 1858

Lord Kelvin, caricature C015 / 6712
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907). Caricature of the British physicist and mathematician William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. Kelvin was co-discoverer in 1852 of the Joule-Thomson effect

SHIP: GREAT EASTERN, 1858. British steamship: lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1858

News Received Atlantic Cable Parts World etc
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TELEGRAPHY CARTOON, 1858. The HMS Agamemnon sailed toward Valentia Island while the USS Niagara sailed toward Newfoundland. American cartoon, 1858, on the joining of the Atlantic telegraph cable

PICKING UP THE ATLANTIC CABLE, 1870s engraving

ATLANTIC CABLE PARADE, 1858. The Atlantic Cable celebration - The Niagaras in Broadway. Engraving from Harpers Weekly, 11 September 1858

ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE. The Eighth Wonder of the World: American lithograph, 1866, celebrating the successful laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable connecting the United States (the eagle)

PICKING UP THE ATLANTIC CABLE, 1870s engraving

Lord Kelvin, British physicist C013 / 7704
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British physicist and mathematician William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

CRYSTAL PALACE, 1858. Presentation in honor of Cyrus West Field to celebrate the laying of the Atlantic Cable. Wood engraving, American, 1858

ATLANTIC CABLE, 1866. The newly created baronets and knights engaged in laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable. Wood engraving from an English newspaper

TELEGRAPHY CARTOON, 1858. The HMS Agamemnon sailed toward Valentia Island while the USS Niagara sailed toward Newfoundland

ATLANTIC CABLE. Laying the Atlantic Cable in 1857. Contemporary engraving

ATLANTIC CABLE, 1869. The Great Eastern steam-ship leaving Sheerness with the French Atlantic Cable. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1869

ATLANTIC CABLE PARADE 1858. Sailors from the Niagara parading on Broadway past Mathew Bradys studio, after the laying of the first cable to Europe in 1858: colored wood engraving, 1858

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"The Atlantic Cable: A Monumental Endeavor Connecting Continents" In the bustling atmosphere of Modern Wharf, East Greenwich, a remarkable feat was about to embark on its journey. The Atlantic Cable, meticulously prepared for shipment, stood as a symbol of human ingenuity and determination. Engraved in history, this monumental project aimed to bridge the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on board the Great Eastern in 1865 serves as a testament to the challenges faced during this audacious venture. Yet setbacks did not deter these pioneers; they persevered with unwavering resolve. Whitsand Bay at Lands End, Cornwall witnessed an extraordinary moment when the New Atlantic Cable finally made landfall. Its arrival marked a triumph over nature's obstacles and laid foundations for global connectivity. Machines diligently covered every inch of wire with Gutta Percha - an insulating material that would safeguard communication across continents. This painstaking process ensured durability against treacherous depths and unpredictable currents. The first buoy became a beacon of hope where the cable was meant to be grappled upon by determined hands seeking connection amidst vast expanses. The final attempt by The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition exemplified their relentless pursuit to retrieve what had been lost beneath unforgiving waters. Festivities erupted in New York as jubilant celebrations embraced the submersion of The Atlantic Cable. It signified unity among nations and heralded an era where distance no longer hindered communication between distant shores. Engraved depictions reveal awe-inspiring moments such as Laying The Atlantic Telegraph Cable – courageous souls defying adversity while connecting continents one link at a time. These images immortalize their indomitable spirit etched into history's annals forevermore. Underneath hammers' resounding strikes lay The Great Eastern – an engineering marvel dedicated to paying out miles upon miles of cable across uncharted depths. With each release, the world drew closer together.