The Cable That Changed the World
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.
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- Cast
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The Cable That Changed the World
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 5, 2024
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Cable That Changed the World
Production Companies
RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, Tyrone Productions
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 foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.
