Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 1866

Made:
1866 in Greenwich
maker:
Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Co. Limited
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Sample of submarine telegraph cable 25cm long
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sample of submarine telegraph cable 25cm long
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sample of submarine telegraph cable 25cm long
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 25 cm in length
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 25 cm in length
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sample of submarine telegraph cable 25cm long, stated by donor to be from Norddeich-Norderney section of Norddeich-Lowestoft (Reuter), core made by Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, cable manufactured by W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Limited, Greenwich, London, England, 1866

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1982-405
Materials:
copper (alloy), metal (unknown), cement and textile
Measurements:
overall: 275 mm x 50 mm diameter, 1.47 kg
type:
cable
credit:
Donated by S. Richter