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The Route of the Atlantic Telegraph.
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| The Route of the Atlantic Telegraph. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: PX8266 |
| Description: At the top of the picture is a map of Newfoundland to England, the route of the cable to Trinity Bay from Valentia in Ireland. On the bottom is a cross section of the 'Great Eastern', showing the cable laying equipment, apartments for people, the steam engine, funnels and coal, horses and other animals. There is even a swimming pool. |
| Creator: Capt H. Clark (artist): Stevens (publisher) |
| Date: 20th Jul 1865 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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