Telescoped sample of twin-core shore end cable used at Bushehr in the Persian Gulf Cable, 1863

Made:: 1863 in Woolwich

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Five samples of Persian Gulf telegraph cable plus engraved label, made by W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Limited,
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Telescoped sample of twin-core shore end used at Bushehr (Bushire) in the laying of the Persian Gulf Cable, made by W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Limited, North Woolwich, London, England, 1863

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Category:: Telecommunications

Object Number:: 1986-740/1

Materials:: copper (alloy), gutta-percha, metal (unknown)

type:: cable

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credit:: W.T. Henley's Telegraph Works Co. Ltd.

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