Title

Photograph of Guglielmo Marconi's wireless telegraph station in Cornwall, which sent and received signals between England and America

Caption

Photograph of Guglielmo Marconi's wireless telegraph station in Cornwall, which sent and received signals between England and America. The first successful transmission was 12 December 1901 between Poldhu and Hospital Point, Newfoundland. The towers were made from wood. Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) an Italian inventor and electrical engineer. Dated 20th century

Date

20th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A18_245

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (1,6Mb) / 17,3in x 13,5in / 5191 x 4040 (300dpi)

Keywords

Photograph Photography Black and White Black and White Photograph Black and White Photography Wireless Telegraph Station Telegraph Station Communication Communicate Radio Waves Radio Radio Transmission Transmission Guglielmo Marconi Guglielmo Marconi, 1st Marquis of Marconi Italian Italy Electrical Engineer Engineer Engineering Electrical America American United States of America United States USA US Poldhu Cornwall England English 20th Century Photograph Photography Black and White Black and White Photog