Sample of transatlantic cable, 1865-66
Sample of transatlantic cable, made by the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company Limited, Greenwich, London, England, 1865-66
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1970-56
- Materials:
- metal (unknown), gutta-percha and copper (alloy)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 785 mm x 30 mm diameter, .66 kg
- type:
- cable
- credit:
- Donated by GEC-AEI Telecommunications Limited