TAT-8 — The First Transatlantic Fiber — Rises Again
. The failure of the initial 1858 attempt ultimately led to a more robust, successful cable in 1866, proving that setbacks can pave the way for transformative advancements. It’s a reminder that modern breakthroughs don’t emerge in isolation but build upon centuries of innovation and hard-won lessons.
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It is amazing! And the laying of the cable is depicted in the art inside US Capitol dome, in the fresco Apotheosis of Washington:
"with Neptune holding his trident and Venus holding the transatlantic cable, which was being laid at the time the fresco was painted"
https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/apotheosis-washington
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Painted in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the Apotheosis of Washington in the eye of the U.S. Capitol Building's Rotunda depicts George Washington rising to the heavens in glory, flanked by female figures representing Liberty and Victory/Fame and surrounded by six groups of figures.
Thin underwater cables hold the internet. See a map of them all.
The internet is known to pulse through fiber optic cables and cell phone towers, but 99% of high-speed international information is transferred under the sea. How long has this been happening?
Underwater cables delivering information isn't a novel idea — the first Transatlantic cable was laid in 1858—undersea cables have been around since the telegraph.
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