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Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Goliah Steamer...1850. Creator: Unknown
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Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Goliah Steamer...1850. Creator: Unknown
Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Goliah Steamer "Paying Out" the Electric Wire, 1850. Ships laying a telegraph cable between England and France:..by steady and cautious manipulation, the Goliah delivered her cargo of wire to be safely connected with the end of the tubing which had been laid at Cape Grinez, and run up the cliff to a temporary station at its summit. This was completed the same evening...at nine o'clock...a message was printed, in legible Roman letters, upon a long strip of paper, by Mr. Jacob Brett's printing telegraph, in the station on the French coast, in the sight of a numerous audience of the French officials and others, amidst tremendous cheers of all present at the success; and three times three resounded on all sides for the Queen of Great Britain, and Louis Napoleon Bonaparte and the French nation'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in history: the Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais, with the Goliah Steamer paying out the electric wire in 1850. The image showcases the Goliah Steamer, a ship specifically designed for laying the telegraph cable between England and France. In the background, the cable is being carefully unspooled, ready to be connected with the end that had been laid at Cape Grinez, France. The successful completion of this underwater telegraph cable marked a significant breakthrough in communication technology. It allowed for instantaneous communication between the two countries, revolutionizing international relations and commerce. The cable was run up the cliff to a temporary station at its summit, where it was connected to a printing telegraph. The historic moment was recorded in the Illustrated London News in 1850, with the following description: 'by steady and cautious manipulation, the Goliah delivered her cargo of wire to be safely connected with the end of the tubing which had been laid at Cape Grinez, and run up the cliff to a temporary station at its summit...at nine o'clock...a message was printed, in legible Roman letters, upon a long strip of paper, by Mr. Jacob Brett's printing telegraph, in the station on the French coast, in the sight of a numerous audience of the French officials and others, amidst tremendous cheers of all present at the success; and three times three resounded on all sides for the Queen of Great Britain, and Louis Napoleon Bonaparte and the French nation'. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the scientists, engineers, and sailors who made this achievement possible. It serves as a reminder of the incredible advancements in technology that have shaped our world, and the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges.
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