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Mr. Charles T. Bright, Chief Engineer of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Mr. Charles T. Bright, Chief Engineer of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Charles T. Bright, Chief Engineer of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, 1858. This gentleman, the chief engineer of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, and under whose superintendence the extraordinary feat of laying the Atlantic cable between Ireland and Newfoundland has just been accomplished, has long been one of the foremost of the small band of scientific men to whom we are indebted for the grand system of telegraphic communication which now ramifies throughout the civilised world. Mr. Bright has been connected with the telegraphs of this country for a long time, and, as engineer of the Magnetic Telegraph, carried out the extensive lines of that company. He was one of the original projectors of the Atlantic line, and mainly contributed, by his experimental researches, and the influence which his reputation commanded, to the formation of the Atlantic Telegraph Company in 1856'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph captures Mr. Charles T. Bright, a pioneering figure in the field of telecommunications, as he stood proudly before the successful completion of the Atlantic Telegraph project in 1858. As the Chief Engineer of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, Bright played a pivotal role in achieving the extraordinary feat of laying the first transatlantic telegraph cable between Ireland and Newfoundland. Bright's contributions to the world of telegraphy extended far beyond this monumental achievement. He had been a key figure in the telecommunications industry for many years, having served as the engineer for the Magnetic Telegraph Company and contributing significantly to the expansion of its lines. Bright was also an original projector of the Atlantic line, and his experimental research and influential reputation were instrumental in the formation of the Atlantic Telegraph Company in 1856. The Illustrated London News, in its 1858 edition, paid tribute to Bright's accomplishments, acknowledging his vital role in the advancement of telegraphic communication across the globe. The article notes that Bright had been a driving force behind the telegraphs in the United Kingdom and had been a leading figure in the development of the Atlantic cable project. The successful completion of this project marked a turning point in global communication, allowing for instantaneous contact between Europe and North America and revolutionizing the way people connected with one another across vast distances. This photograph stands as a testament to Bright's groundbreaking achievements and his enduring impact on the world of telecommunications.
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