Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 1866

Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 1866 Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 1866 Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 1866 Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 1866 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