Cable sample, mounted and telescoped, 1889-1892
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) , gutta-percha , steel (metal) , copper (metal) , pine (wood) and paint
- Object Number:
- 1986-738/1
- type:
- cable
Cable sample, mounted and telescoped, marked 'W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Ld London', and associated nameplate engraved 'W H Henley's Telegraph Works Co Ld. Bahamas-Florida Cable 1891-92', British, c. 1891. The laying of the cable was completed on 4 February 1892.