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The Cable That Changed the World

The Cable That Changed the World

Aug 05, 2024 1h 30m
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Synopsis

The first transatlantic communications cable, traversing the ocean floor from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago was an 8 year endeavor that helped lay the foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.

Title The Cable That Changed the World
Companies RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, Tyrone Productions
Countries Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
Keywords technology, atlantic ocean, electric installation, communication, science history, telecommunications, historical documentary
Jessie Buckley

Jessie Buckley

Self - Narrator (voice)