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Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea, 1913. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
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Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea, 1913. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea, 1913. Marconi (1874-1937) discovered a way in which waves could be used to send messages from one place to another without wires or cables. Having read about Heinrich Hertzs work with electromagnetic waves, he began experiments of his own, and in 1894 successfully sounded a buzzer 9 metres away from where he stood. In 1902 Marconi sent a radio signal across the Atlantic in Morse code. Five years later, a Canadian scientist, Reginald Fessenden, transmitted a human voice by radio for the first time. Marconis inventiveness and business skills made radio communication a practical proposition. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1909. Cartoon from Punch, (London, 22 October 1913)
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This print captures the historic moment when Mr Punch expresses his gratitude to Guglielmo Marconi for his groundbreaking invention of wireless telegraphy, which was saving lives at sea in 1913. Created by artist Leonard Raven-Hill, this cartoon from Punch magazine showcases the significance of Marconi's discovery and its impact on communication. Marconi, an Italian scientist and physicist, revolutionized the way messages were transmitted without wires or cables. Inspired by Heinrich Hertz's work with electromagnetic waves, Marconi conducted his own experiments and successfully transmitted a signal nine meters away in 1894. His ingenuity led him to send a radio signal across the Atlantic Ocean using Morse code in 1902. The importance of Marconi's invention cannot be overstated as it brought about a new era of communication. In 1913, wireless telegraphy played a crucial role in ensuring safety at sea by enabling ships to communicate with each other and receive vital information from land. This advancement ultimately saved countless lives. Marconi's remarkable achievements earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1909 and solidified his status as one of history's most influential inventors. His innovative spirit and business acumen transformed radio communication into a practical reality. In this delightful caricature, Mr Punch symbolizes society expressing its gratitude towards Marconi for his remarkable contribution to science and technology. The print serves as a reminder of how human ingenuity can shape our world and improve lives through innovation.
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