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The Old Frigate Iris with Her Freight of Cable Alongside the Great Eastern at Sheerness
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The Old Frigate Iris with Her Freight of Cable Alongside the Great Eastern at Sheerness
The Old Frigate Iris with Her Freight of Cable Alongside the Great Eastern at Sheerness: The Cable Passed from the Hulk to the Great Eastern, 1865
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The Old Frigate Iris with Her Freight of Cable Alongside the Great Eastern at Sheerness - A Glimpse into 19th Century Maritime Engineering
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. This print by Robert Charles Dudley takes us back to the 19th century, where technological advancements were transforming the world. The artwork showcases a significant moment in history - the cable laying operation between two iconic vessels, the Old Frigate Iris and the Great Eastern. The scene unfolds at Sheerness, a bustling port on England's River Thames estuary. Vibrant colors bring life to this historical event as we witness workers loading massive cables onto both ships. The meticulous detail in Dudley's gouache drawing allows us to appreciate every aspect of this industrial feat. The Great Eastern, designed by renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, stands tall and majestic beside its companion vessel. This paddle steamer was instrumental in connecting continents through underwater telegraph cables laid across the Atlantic Ocean. Amongst all this activity, we catch a glimpse of Cyrus West Field himself - an American businessman who played a pivotal role in establishing transatlantic communication through his company, Atlantic Telegraph Company. Dudley's painting not only captures a remarkable engineering achievement but also pays homage to those who dedicated their skills and efforts towards advancing global communications during that era. As we admire this piece from Heritage Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, it serves as a reminder of how far technology has come and how these pioneers paved the way for our interconnected world today.
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