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The life story of the late Sir Charles Tilston Bright, civil engineer; with which is incorporated the story of the Atlantic cable, and the first telegraph to India and the colonies (1899)

Bright, Edward Brialsford, 1831-, Bright, Charles, 1863- · Westminster : A. Constable · leaf 106

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aying of this line hadto take place during the days closely followingupon Charles Brights marriage. The expeditionwas graced by the presence of his bride, whowas thus able to assist at the telegraphic union ofGreat Britain and Ireland. This, so far as weare aware, is still the only occasion on… … !>-> VOL. I. THE CABLE TO IRELAND The expedition consisted of the screw steamerWilliam Hutt, named after a former M.P.for Hull (with the cable and apparatus onboard), the Conqueror, and the Wizard. Theships were under the navigating control of CaptainHawes, R.N., specially appointed by the…

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