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Section of cable from the SS Great Eastern

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Object number2000.099

TitleSection of cable from the SS Great Eastern

DescriptionSection of the transatlantic cable from the SS Great Eastern. The cable is cut down so that all of the individual layers are revealed and the construction of the cable can be understood.

Production date 1865 - 1874

Production period19th century

Object namecable

Object categoryship equipment

Materialcopper, wood, wrought iron, textile

Techniquemanufactured

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