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Heart’s Content
Heart’s Content is a site located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is home to the Western Terminus of the Transatlantic Cable Ensemble. This pivotal location played a significant role in the ambitious attempts, starting in 1857, to bridge Europe and North America through a submarine telegraph cable. By 1866, the persistent endeavors bore fruit, connecting Newfoundland to Valentia Island in Ireland. The cable station at Heart's Content remains remarkably preserved, showcasing the original equipment that facilitated this groundbreaking intercontinental communication. This Canadian landmark serves as a testament to the technological advancements of the 19th century and Newfoundland's central role in reshaping global communications.
The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, Transatlantic Cable Ensemble (Canada).by Robthepiper, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commonsby Robthepiper, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commonsby Robert Charles Dudley, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsElevation: 16 m
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UNESCO Tentative List
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2022
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