November 13, 1851, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the world’s first operational underwater telegraph cable. British telegraphic engineer John Watkins Brett, alongside his brother Jacob Brett, played a pivotal role in laying the cable. Connecting the English city of Dover to the French city of Calais, this ground-breaking cable was positioned at the narrowest point of the English Channel. This strategic link not only symbolized a technological triumph but also facilitated direct communication between the vibrant cities of London and Paris.
