OALC4 DA fibre optic submarine cable, 1999
- Made:
- 1999 in unknown place
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17 mm OALC4 DA fibre optic submarine cable, made by Alcatel Submarine Networks, 1999. One end telescoped to show structure
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 2006-48
- Materials:
- glass, steel (metal) and plastic (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
: 78.7402 x .6693 in.; 2000 x 17 mm
- type:
- cable
- credit:
- Donated by Alcatel
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