Transatlantic Cable
By Robbie and Trevor
Cons
Pros
- the Transatlantic Cable broke a lot
- it was very hard to get the broken cable back
- faster way of communication
- Improved relations between the USA and UK
Who Invented the Transatlantic Cable?
Cyrus W. Field invented the Transatlantic Cable.
What Year was It Invented?
The Transatlantic Cable was invented in 1857.
Introduction
We are going to tell you about Transatlantic cable.
Fun fact:
- there where 4 Transatlantic cables.
What was the Transatlantic Cable
Why Was it Important
Transatlantic Cable is a telegraph cable that went UK to the USA across the Atlantic ocean,
for communication.
- The name of the ships that put down the first cable are (American) Niagara and the (British) Agamemnon.
- The captains of the Agamemnon are John and Jacob Brett.
- Before the transatlantic cable it took 2 weeks to get a message from the UK and USA.
The Transatlantic Cable is important because:
- Faster way of communication
- Improved relations between the USA and UK
bibliography
http://www.history-magazine.com/cable.html (march 2 1:44)