Framed Print : SHIPS / GREAT EASTERN
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
SHIPS / GREAT EASTERN
Laying the Atlantic Cable
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Media ID 574263
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10010201
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of the RMS Great Eastern laying the Atlantic Cable. This historic photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures the moment this legendary ship played a pivotal role in connecting Europe and North America with an underwater telegraph cable in 1866. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the intricate details of this remarkable image. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning framed print.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the momentous event of the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable between Europe and North America, which took place on August 5, 1865. The Great Eastern, a British steamship specially designed for the task, is depicted in the image as it towed the cable-laying vessel, the HMS Lightning, through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The Great Eastern, with its impressive size and mighty steam engines, played a crucial role in the successful completion of this groundbreaking project. The transatlantic telegraph cable was a technological marvel of the time, connecting the Old World with the New World and revolutionizing communication between Europe and North America. The cable, which was over 2,000 miles long, was laid in two sections, with the eastern section starting from Ireland and the western section beginning in Newfoundland. The laying process was a complex and challenging undertaking, as the cable had to be carefully lowered into the ocean depths and secured to the seabed. The success of this endeavor had far-reaching implications for the world. It brought people closer together, enabling instant communication between continents and facilitating the exchange of information, ideas, and culture. The telegraph also had significant economic and political consequences, as it opened up new opportunities for trade and diplomacy. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, perseverance, and collaborative spirit of the people involved in this historic achievement.
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