The Cable That Changed the World

Release Date: 2024-08-05

Runtime: 90

Languages: English

Rating: 6

Votes: 1

Genres: Documentary | History

Director: Ruán Magan

Description: 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 foundatio...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.Read More

Production Companies:

RTÉ

BBC Northern Ireland