TELEGRAPH CABLE, submarine, Indian Ocean
CH1970.336
Used in Indian Ocean. Heavy intermediate cable used in depths less t 200 fathoms.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1970.336 |
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Material
| Iron/Metal | Ten iron alloy rods, with copper alloy metal core, and a thick black coating (appears bituminous). | 0 - Whole |
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| Copper Alloy/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Gutta Percha/Natural Resin | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 89mm |
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| diameter | 45mm |
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