When was it published?

July 5, 1856 in The North Carolinian

Foreign News July 5, 1856

The North Carolinian

Q: What keywords are associated?

Submarine Telegraph Cable, Gulf Of St Lawrence, Newfoundland Cape Breton, London New York Line, Insurance Suit Settlement

Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

The steamship Propontis departed London on June 2 with a submarine telegraph cable to connect Newfoundland and Cape Breton across the Gulf of St. Lawrence, forming the first link in a planned London-New York line expected operational in 12-18 months. An insurance suit by the New York, Newfoundland, and London Telegraph Company against Lloyd's was settled favorably.

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The Ocean Telegraph.—The steamship Propontis, with the new submarine electric telegraph cable, which is to cross the Gulf of St. Lawrence and connect Newfoundland with Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, sailed from London on the 2d June. The cable will be laid down during the present month, and will form the first link in the London and New York Submarine Electric Telegraph line, which it is confidently anticipated in England will be in successful operation between London and New York within 12 or 18 months.

The important insurance suit—The New York, Newfoundland, and London Telegraph Company, vs. Lloyd's Insurance Company, London, has been settled, upon every advantageous terms to the Telegraph Company.—N. Y. Mirror.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Economic

What keywords are associated?

Submarine Telegraph Cable Gulf Of St Lawrence Newfoundland Cape Breton London New York Line Insurance Suit Settlement

Where did it happen?

Gulf Of St. Lawrence

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Gulf Of St. Lawrence

Event Date

2d June

Outcome

cable to be laid this month; line anticipated operational in 12-18 months; insurance suit settled advantageously to telegraph company

Event Details

Steamship Propontis sailed from London on 2d June with submarine electric telegraph cable to cross Gulf of St. Lawrence connecting Newfoundland with Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Cable to be laid during present month as first link in London and New York Submarine Electric Telegraph line, confidently anticipated in England to operate successfully within 12 or 18 months. Insurance suit of New York, Newfoundland, and London Telegraph Company vs. Lloyd's Insurance Company, London, settled on advantageous terms to Telegraph Company.