The Cable That Changed the World

The Cable That Changed the World (2024)

August 5th, 20241h 30min

Documentary, History
60%

Overview

The first transatlantic communications cable, traversing the ocean floor from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago was an 8 year endeavor that helped lay the foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.


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