Cable Collection (page 40)

Derelict warehouses under Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge and the East River from the Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Odaiba harbour, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo, Japan

Public tram at Matsuyama, Nagasaki, Japan

Viewing platform and walkway, Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

Tower Bridge, London, England, UK, Europe

Tram, tram cables and vehicles on Masarykovo Embankment in front of the National Theatre, Nove Mesto, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Suspension bridge and rainforest, Tarra Bulga National Park, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Minaret supported by steel cables to prevent it from collapse, a project undertaken by UNESCO and local experts in 2003, The Mousallah Complex, Herat, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Indian Soldiers
Indian troops digging communication trenches and laying cable to connect up advanced positions in France

Agamemnon Laying Cable
The first, unsuccessful cable is laid by HMS Agamemnon : an inquisitive whale crosses the line

Getting out a Buoy
When the cable breaks in mid- ocean, a buoy is prepared for launching from the Great Eastern to mark the spot

Buoy Marks Broken Cable
When the cable breaks in mid- ocean, a buoy is launched from the Great Eastern to mark the spot

Atlantic Cable & Eastern
In the harbour at Sheerness, the cable is transferred from the hulk to the Great Eastern

Great Eastern Forge
In the forge housed on the deck of the Great Eastern iron plating is prepared for the capstan

Cable Breaks 1865
The scene on board the Great Eastern when the cable breaks for the first time

GREAT EASTERN DECK
The view (looking aft) from the port paddle box of the Great Eastern showing the trough for cable

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, western Ireland, the European terminal of the cable

Cable Passed to Hulk
The cable is passed from the works to a hulk at Greenwich, from which it will be passed into tanks for loading aboard the Great Eastern

Landing the Shore End
The locals watch with interest as the shore end of the cable is landed at Foilhummerum Bay, Port Magee, Ireland

Shore End of Cable
Laying the shore end of the cable at Port Magee, Ireland

The Cable Lost
The broken cable is lost, and all attempts to grapple and retrieve it fail : the Great Eastern will have to return to England, and prepare to try again

Earth Cable, Valentia
Laying the earth cable at Valentia, Ireland, at the European terminal of the cable

Cable Passing Out
The cable passes out from the hold of the Great Eastern onto the deck where it is paid out : a team of crewmen keep constant watch to make sure it runs smoothly

Splicing Atlantic Cable
Splicing the broken cable aboard the Great Eastern after the first break

Atlantic Cable Coiled
At Greenwich the cable is carefully coiled in tanks before loading aboard the Great Eastern - enough to stretch from one side of the ocean to the other !

Atlantic Cable Loaded
The cable is brought to Greenwich and transferred into tanks before loading aboard the Great Eastern - enough to stretch from one side of the ocean to the other !

Grappling Broken Cable
Crew and engineers cluster in the bows of the Great Eastern as a final attempt is made to grapple the broken cable from the sea-bed

Gt Eastern Faultfinding
When a fault occurs in the cable, it is recovered from the sea-bed and examined on the deck of the Great Eastern

Gt Eastern Paying Out
The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern which meticulously lowers the cable to the sea- bed as the ship proceeds westwards

Gt Eastern Weighs Anchor
The Great Eastern weighs anchor off Maplin Sands, at the Nore in the Thames Eastuary : a boy plays the fiddle while crew work the capstan to raise the anchor

Edward Visits Gt Eastern
Edward Prince of Wales visits the Great Eastern at Sheerness and observes the amazing operation of taking on board sufficient cable to stretch across the Atlantic. Date: 24 May 1865

Atlantic Telegraph
sections of Atlantic and other cables: Dover-Calais 1851 first Atlantic 1857 second Atlantic 1865 Berlin-Halle 1876

Zugspitz Cable Railway
The cable railway up the Zugspitz is currently the worlds highest... until someone builds a higher one

Cable Laying / Gt Eastern
The Great Eastern starts to lay the Atlantic Cable at Valentia

Laying Cable to India
The Indo-European telegraph : landing the cable in the mud at Fao, in the Persian Gulf

Cable Stitch Pullover
A hand-knitted jumper in a cable stitch with cuffs & a roll collar. Here it is worn with a woollen skirt

Brumate Funicular
The Brumate funicular, carrying visitors to Como into the mountains, was originally powered by steam, but soon converted to electricity. It is operated by cable

Cable Railway on Site
Quarried material is raised by a crane to a cable railway which will carry it away

SHIPS / GREAT EASTERN
Laying the Atlantic Cable

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"Cable: Connecting People, Places, and History" The Verrazano Narrows Bridge stands tall, held together by the strength of cables that unite two iconic boroughs of New York City. Ascend to new heights on the Cable Car Teleferico Do Rancho in Camara de Lobos, Madeira island, Portugal – a breathtaking journey above lush landscapes. National Grid pylons emerge mysteriously from the mist, reminding us of the invisible network that powers our modern lives. In 1936's Cable Street demonstration, ordinary citizens stood up against fascism in London's East End – a testament to unity and resistance. Metropolitan Police officers faced off against protesters during the historic Battle Street – an enduring symbol of community solidarity. The Millau Bridge in France soars gracefully over valleys with its cable-stayed design, showcasing human engineering marvels at their finest. A RAF Bomb-Aimer takes his position during World War II; guided by intricate cables and technology as he fights for freedom from above. An electric guitar connected to an amplifier through cables unleashes raw energy and electrifying melodies that resonate with music lovers worldwide. The Great Eastern ship laid down transatlantic telegraph cables in 1866 - revolutionizing global communication forevermore. Glide high above Whistler Mountain on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games – where athletes' dreams were realized amidst stunning scenery supported by sturdy cables. Paris' Eiffel Tower proudly displayed its elegance even back in 1926 when it was adorned with delicate lights strung along its towering structure using intricate cabling systems. Cables have woven themselves into our world's tapestry.