Telegraph submarine cable
Object No. K141
Telegraph submarine cable, sample, probably used on the Banjuwangi to Darwin section of the England to Australia cable laid 1871, metal / gutta percha, maker unknown, England, c. 1870
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Summary
Physical Description
Telegraph submarine cable, (sample), metal / gutta percha, attributed as part of England to Australia cable, laid 1871 (Banjuwangi to Darwin section), maker unknown, England, c 1870 (OS) Telegraph submarine cable, believed to be portion of the telegraph cable between England and Australia, this section Banjuwangi to Darwin. Cable was laid in 1871, England, c. 1870 (OF).
DIMENSIONS
Height
118 mm
Width
17 mm
HISTORY
Notes
Believed to be portion of the telegraph cable between England and Australia, this section Banjuwangi to Darwin. Cable was laid in 1871.
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
16 June 1985
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