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The Cable that Changed the World

A groundbreaking achievement was made 150 years ago with the installation of the first transatlantic communication cable, linking Ireland to Canada, revolutionizing modern technology by bridging the gap between North America and Europe.

The documentary tells the story of the first transatlantic communications cable, which connected Valentia Island in Ireland to Newfoundland in Canada 165 years ago.

Info about The Cable that Changed the World

Studio(s): RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland

Originally Released: United States, Aug 05, 2024

Production Countries: Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary