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CABLE SHIP BURNSIDE, 1903 - 1921

 Item — Box: PCA 008
Identifier: ASL-P8-22

Scope and Contents

When the land lines of the WAMCATS were completed in 1903, the system was connected via Canada to the United States. This did not prove satisfactory, so a submarine cable system was developed connecting the Alaskan land lines to Seattle and serving the towns of south central and southeastern Alaska. The cable ship, BURNSIDE, laid the cable and repaired the line over a period of 18 years.

Dates

  • Other: 1903 - 1921

Conditions Governing Access

The photos may be viewed, however, the images may not be photocopied.

Extent

1 Photographic Slides

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository

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