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

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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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OALC4 DA fibre optic submarine cable, 1999

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