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Whitsand Bay, Lands End, Cornwall, where the New Atlantic Cable was landed (engraving)
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Whitsand Bay, Lands End, Cornwall, where the New Atlantic Cable was landed (engraving)
1590573 Whitsand Bay, Lands End, Cornwall, where the New Atlantic Cable was landed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitsand Bay, Lands End, Cornwall, where the New Atlantic Cable was landed. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 August 1881.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23392282
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Atlantic Cable Cornwall Landed Lands End
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This engraving takes us back to the 19th century, capturing the historic moment when the New Atlantic Cable was landed at Whitsand Bay in Lands End, Cornwall. The image showcases the scenic beauty of this coastal region, with its rugged cliffs and endless shoreline stretching out into the vast sea. The artist's attention to detail transports us to a time when maritime exploration and communication were rapidly evolving. The significance of this event is evident as we witness the landing of such a crucial technological advancement that would connect continents like never before. Whitsand Bay stands proudly as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. It serves as a reminder of how mankind has always sought ways to bridge gaps and overcome barriers, both physical and metaphorical. As we gaze upon this print, we can almost feel the excitement that must have filled the air on that fateful day in 1881. The waves crashing against the coast symbolize not only nature's power but also man's ability to harness it for progress. This artwork from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate not just its aesthetic value but also its historical significance. It invites us to reflect on our own interconnectedness in today's world while marveling at how far we have come since those early days of global communication.
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