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 114
unicationbetween the shores of Great Britain and Irelandby means of a submarine cable from Port Patrickto Donaghadee. This cable lasted, with slight repairs, for manyyears—up to, and long after, the purchase of theMagnetic Companys lines by Government, in1870. In later years, referring to this… … 89 Chapter V THE ATLANTIC CABLE Section IInvestigations and Stepping-Stones WE have now come to the most arduous,besides the most interesting and memor-able achievement of Charles Brights career, namely,the telegraphic linking of England and Americaby submarine cable. \x\. A Midsummer Nights Dream,…
Bright, Charles Tilston, Sir, 1832-1888 · Transatlantic cables · Telegraph
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