The Cable That Changed the World

The Cable That Changed the World

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90min / August 5, 2024

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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
RTÉ
BBC Northern Ireland
BBC Northern Ireland
Tyrone Productions
Tyrone Productions