Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Cable That Changed the World
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Production Companies

RTÉ logoRTÉ
BBC Northern Ireland logoBBC Northern Ireland
Tyrone Productions logoTyrone Productions