Hughes telegraph

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:communication
gptkbp:application military communication
railway signaling
maritime communication
telegraphy
news transmission
gptkbp:benefits costly equipment
increased reliability
reduced interference
high maintenance
complex installation
greater distance coverage
gptkbp:components gptkb:road
gptkb:radio_station
receiver
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced literature
influenced art
influenced film
influenced music
influenced technology discussions
gptkbp:end_of_use gptkb:20th_century
gptkbp:first_introduced 1855
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered electrical communication
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hughes telegraph
gptkbp:impact improved communication speed
gptkbp:influenced_by Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph
gptkbp:invention 1855
Thomas Hughes
No. 1340
gptkbp:involved_technology gptkb:radio_station
wireless communication
satellite communication
telegraphy
optical telegraph
gptkbp:legacy foundation for future telegraphs
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:railway
government agencies
military organizations
shipping companies
news agencies
gptkbp:related_to telecommunication history
gptkbp:replaced_by modern telecommunication systems
gptkbp:successor Morse code telegraph
gptkbp:technology electromagnetic signaling
gptkbp:type electrical telegraph
gptkbp:used_for long-distance communication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Hughes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5