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For the similarly named rock band, see TransAtlantic.

Transatlantic cables

Transatlantic cables are cables that have been laid along the ocean floor to connect North America and Europe. Before the advent of radio, the only means of communication across the Atlantic Ocean was to physically connect the continents with a transatlantic telegraph cable, which was installed from Valentia, Ireland to Heart's Content, Newfoundland in 1858. The exchange rate between the United States dollar and British pound is still colloquially known as "cable" by financial marketeers on account of the fact the rate of exchange was one of the early uses of the transatlantic cable.

Related Topics:
Radio - Transatlantic telegraph cable - Valentia - Ireland - Heart's Content - Newfoundland - 1858 - Exchange rate - United States dollar - British pound

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◄ TransAtlantic: Transatlantic flights
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~ Table of Content ~

►Introduction
►Transatlantic crossings
►Transatlantic flights
►Transatlantic cables
►Transatlantic radio

 

 

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