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The Great Eastern: launching the buoy.
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| Launching the buoy. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: PX8269 |
| Description: The buoy being let down from the 'Great Eastern' to mark the spot where the cable was lost in the Atlantic Ocean. The position was 51° 25'N 39° 6'W, 1,062 miles (1709 km) from Valentia and 606 miles (975 km) from Heart's Content, Newfoundland. After launching the buoy, the 'Great Eastern' turned for home. |
| Creator: Robert Dudley (artist), E. Walker (engraver): Day & Sons (engravers) |
| Date: 1865 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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