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The Cable That Changed the World
August 5 2024 (5 months ago)Rating
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- Director: Ruán Magan
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Runtime: 1 h 30 m
- Countries: Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Companies: RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, Tyrone Productions
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.
