The Cable That Changed the World
2024-08-05
6
en 90mDocumentaryHistory
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.
Director
Ruán Magan
Executive Producer
Patricia Carroll
Editor
Juangus Dinsmore
Executive Producer
Ruán Magan
Production Design
Ebun Oladeru
Writer
Ruán Magan
technology atlantic ocean electric installation communication science history telecommunications historical documentary
Status
ReleasedCountries
- Germany
- France
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
Companies
- RTÉ
- BBC Northern Ireland
- Tyrone Productions
