British Atlantic Telegraph Company
GPTKB entity
Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Company
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1866
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1856
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:London
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Atlantic Telegraph Company
|
| gptkbp:industry |
Telecommunications
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:Cyrus_West_Field
gptkb:John_Pender |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Facilitated the rise of journalism and media industries
Influenced the development of modern communication systems Set the stage for future telecommunications companies Enabled faster news dissemination Enhanced maritime communication Established a network of telegraph lines Facilitated diplomatic communication Facilitated international communication Influenced global trade and commerce Pioneered transatlantic communication Played a role in the globalization of information Promoted technological innovation Reduced communication time between continents Set a precedent for future undersea cable projects Supported military communication during conflicts Influenced the development of radio and wireless communication technologies Enabled the establishment of international treaties and agreements through improved communication Promoted economic growth through improved communication Contributed to the establishment of international telecommunication standards Promoted international cooperation in communication technology Facilitated the exchange of scientific and cultural information Enabled the growth of international business relations Contributed to the development of telegraph technology Contributed to the establishment of the first global communication network Contributed_to_the_establishment_of_the_International_Telecommunication_Union. Contributed_to_the_expansion_of_the_British_Empire's_influence |
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Atlantic_Telegraph_Company
|
| gptkbp:products |
gptkb:Transatlantic_telegraph_cable
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Telegraphy
Communication technology History of telecommunications Undersea cable |
| gptkbp:serviceArea |
gptkb:North_America
Europe |
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Cable failed after a few weeks in 1858
Second cable laid in 1865 Third cable laid in 1866 First successful transatlantic telegraph cable laid in 1858 |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Western_Union_Telegraph_Company
|