Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 1866
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Sample of submarine telegraph cable 25cm long, stated by donor to be from Norddeich-Norderney section of Norddeich-Lowestoft (Reuter), core made by Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, cable manufactured by W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Limited, Greenwich, London, England, 1866
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1982-405
- Materials:
- copper (alloy), metal (unknown), cement and textile
- Measurements:
-
overall: 275 mm x 50 mm diameter, 1.47 kg
- type:
- cable
- credit:
- Donated by S. Richter
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