Sections of Submarine Cable Laid Between Key West, Florida and Havana, Cuba, 1921
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In 1921, the first submarine telephone and telegraph cable was laid between Key West, Florida, and Havana, Cuba. These cables represent the rugged shore end and thinner deep sea section of this communications link. Even with difficult diplomatic relations, AT&T continued service over US-Cuba cables until the late-1980s, when all existing cables were either cut or too damaged for use.
In 1921, the first submarine telephone and telegraph cable was laid between Key West, Florida, and Havana, Cuba. These cables represent the rugged shore end and thinner deep sea section of this communications link. Even with difficult diplomatic relations, AT&T continued service over US-Cuba cables until the late-1980s, when all existing cables were either cut or too damaged for use.
Artifact
Submarine cable
Date Made
1921
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.147.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Material
Copper (Metal)
Gutta-percha
Steel (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in (36.147.18.1)
Diameter: 1.125 in (36.147.18.1)
Height: 12.375 in (36.147.18.2)
Diameter: 1.75 in (36.147.18.2)
Inscriptions
36.147.18.2: Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Compy. Limited
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