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The Story of the Atlantic Cable

The Story of the Atlantic Cable

by Sir Charles BRIGHT (1863 - 1937)

The electric telegraph, together with the railway-train and the steamship, constituted the three most conspicuous features of late 19th century civilization. Indeed, it may be truly said that the harnessing electricity to the service of man for human communication has effected a change in political, commercial, and social relations, even more complete than that wrought by steam locomotion. This is the story of how the electric telegraph cable was laid across the floor of the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ireland. - Summary by modified from the introduction


Atlantic Cable Systems of Today

Evolution of Atlantic Telegraphy in America and England

Experience, Investigation, and Progress

''Finis Coronat Opus''

Jubilations

Other Proposed Routes

Preface and Introductory

Preparations for Another Attempt

Recovery and Completion of the 1865 Cable

Second and Successful Attempt

Subsequent Atlantic Lines

The 1865 Cable and Expedition

The Celebration

The First Start

The Inquest

The Manufacture of the Line

The Renewed Effort

The Storm

The Trial Trip

Working the Line