Transoceanic Voice Cables, circa 1956
THF159283 / Transoceanic Voice Cables, circa 1956
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Artifact Overview
The opening of the TAT-1 (Transatlantic No. 1) cable in 1956 made it possible to place long-distance telephone calls across the Atlantic Ocean. Until this cable was installed, voice transmission over long distances occurred through an unreliable and expensive radio relay system. The TAT-1 responded to an increased demand for instant communication, establishing the first accessible international telephone service.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cable (Object genre)
Date Made
circa 1956
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.0.17.128
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper alloy
Gutta-percha
Rubber (Material)
Wax
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 20.25 in
Inscriptions
plaque:
Transoceanic Voice Cable
plaque:
Used in Deep Water
Below 400 Fathoms
plaque:
Used in Intermediate Depths
Between 300 and 400 Fathoms
plaque:
Used in Shallow Water
of 100 to 300 Fathoms
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