Transatlantic Communication

Definition

Transatlantic communication refers to the exchange of information and messages between people on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, specifically between North America and Europe, during the 19th century. It involved long-distance communication methods that enabled faster and more efficient transmission of messages across the ocean.

Related terms

Telegraph: A device that uses electrical signals to transmit coded messages over long distances.

Undersea Cable: A cable laid on the ocean floor that carries telegraph signals across the Atlantic Ocean.

Morse Code: A system of dots and dashes used to represent letters and numbers in telegraphic messages.