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.
- Year : 2024
- Country : Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Genre : Documentary, History
- Studio : RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, Tyrone Productions
- Keyword : technology, atlantic ocean, electric installation, communication, science history, telecommunications, historical documentary
- Director : Ruán Magan
- Cast : Jessie Buckley