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Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850. Ships laying a telegraph cable between England and France. The only conjectured difficulty on the route was at a point in mid-channel, called the Ridge, between which and another inequality called the Varne, both well known and dreaded by navigators, there is a deep submarine valley, surrounded by shifting sands...The submarine telegraph line was, however, successfully submerged. On nearing Cape Grinez [Cap Gris-Nez on the north coast of France] the soundings become very rugged, and the coast dangerous; but by steady and cautious manipulation, the Goliah delivered her cargo of wire to be safely connected with the end of the tubing which had been laid at Cape Grinez, and run up the cliff to a temporary station at its summit'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This image from the 19th century depicts the historic moment of laying the Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover, England, and Calais, France. The photograph, titled 'The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850,' showcases the determination and innovation of the time as ships carefully maneuver to lay the telegraph cable across the English Channel. The English Channel, known for its treacherous waters and geographical challenges, posed a significant obstacle to the telegraph project. The only suspected difficulty on the route was a mid-channel ridge, located between the Varne and Cape Grinez, which was notorious among navigators due to its deep submarine valley and surrounding shifting sands. Despite these challenges, the submarine telegraph line was successfully submerged, and the ships, including the Goliah, delivered their cargo of wire to be connected with the end of the tubing at Cape Gris-Nez. The wire was then run up the cliff to a temporary station at its summit, marking a major milestone in communication history. This engraving was published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, documenting the groundbreaking event for the world to witness. The image encapsulates the industrial spirit of the Victorian era, showcasing the importance of communication technology and the remarkable achievements of the shipping industry during this period.
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