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Great Eastern
May 1853: The breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on board Brunel's steamship the Great Eastern'. Original Publication: Illustrated London News, 14th May 1853 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 34561731
Format Landscape Telecommunication Water Transport Wheel Inventions And Innovations Wate
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This evocative image, published in the Illustrated London News on May 14, 1853, captures a pivotal moment in the annals of telecommunications history. The Great Eastern, a colossal steamship designed by the visionary Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is seen here in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean, with a group of men working diligently on its deck. The purpose of their labor was to repair the recently laid transatlantic telegraph cable, which had been damaged during its deployment. The cable, a groundbreaking invention that promised to revolutionize global communication, was the brainchild of Frederick Guggenheim and Sir Charles Telegraph Co. The cable, which spanned over 2,000 miles, was intended to facilitate instantaneous communication between Europe and North America. However, the cable had encountered numerous challenges during its installation, including damage from the ship's propeller and the harsh underwater environment. In this photograph, we see the Great Eastern, a symbol of human ingenuity and perseverance, as it attempts to mend the damaged cable. The men on deck, their faces etched with determination and focus, work tirelessly to ensure that the cable is repaired and can once again transmit the messages that would bridge the Atlantic divide. This image serves as a testament to the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the 19th century. It also highlights the importance of collaboration and perseverance in the face of adversity. Despite the challenges, the transatlantic telegraph cable was eventually repaired, and on August 16, 1858, the first transatlantic telegraph message was sent from Heart's Content, Newfoundland, to Trinity Bay, Ireland. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in communication, one that would forever change the way the world connected.
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