Submarine cable section

A portion of submarine cable. It is cylindrical in shape surmounted in brass. The cores are laid together, wormed by a serving of tanned hemp. Diagonal pairs used together in the same circuit. Cable sheathing consists of 12 galvanised iron wires.

Object Details

ID: AAB0145
Collection: Communications and signalling
Type: Submarine cable
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Siemens Brothers and Co Ltd, London
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 130 x 65 mm