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The landing of the New Zealand to Sydney telegraph cable at La Perouse in 1876
The landing of the New Zealand to Sydney telegraph cable at La Perouse in 1876

The landing of the New Zealand to Sydney telegraph cable at La Perouse in 1876

Date1876
Object number00045871
NamePhotograph
MediumPhotograph
DimensionsOverall: 190 x 249 x 2 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Julie Duell
DescriptionLanding of the New Zealand to Sydney telegraph cable with paddle steamer and the two cable laying sailing ships EDINBURGH and HIBERNIA in the background.SignificanceThis is a rare early photograph showing the successful completion of the cable laying project carried out by ship, which connected New Zealand to the rest of the world via Australia. It is significant in showing an important step in communications technology of its time.