The Cable That Changed the World
The Cable That Changed the World
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Year
2024
Country
Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
Genre
Documentary, History
Director
Ruán Magan
Ruán Magan
Director
Writer
Ruán Magan
Ruán Magan
Writer
Duration
1h 30min
Website
Description
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.
