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Section of the Second Transatlantic Cable, 1865-1866

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Artifact Overview

Celebrations surrounding the installation of the 1858 transatlantic telegraph cable were short-lived. Three weeks after it was laid, it succeeded, faltered--and then failed. In 1866, a second cable was installed by the SS Great Eastern. This cable was more durable and able to send messages eighty times faster than the original.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Transatlantic cable

Date Made

1865-1866

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

32.527.1

Material

Copper (Metal)
Gutta-percha
Iron alloy
Cardboard

Dimensions

Height: 1 in
Width: 1 in
Length: 2 in

Inscriptions

tag: Piece of Core from Cable Laid by Steamer Great Eastern in 186__
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