The Cable That Changed the World
The Cable That Changed the World

The Cable That Changed the World

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202490 minReleased
DocumentaryHistory

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.

Production Companies

RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, Tyrone Productions

Languages

English

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