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Ocean & Marine Related
Earth Viewer Composite weather satellite and topographic images of the earth from various vantages. Another tool form the prolific John Walker.
The NMFS Fish FAQ Everything you ever wanted to know about fish!
Submarine Cable and Cable Ship Related
A Room Without a View - The Sydney Morning Herald 1962 Articles in the Sydney Morning Herald on the launch of the COMPAC submarine cable system in 1962. Also a detailed article on the O.T.C. terminal station in Paddington, Sydney and some interesting advertisements that were highly relevant to the industry at the time.
A Short History of Submarine Cables
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A short history of submarine cables provided by Telstra
A short history of submarine cables provided by Telstra
An Overview of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Excellent overview document of the GPS system.
Gentlemen of the Cable Service
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A short article about Australia's overseas telecommunications service (1870-1934)provided by Telstra
A short article about Australia's overseas telecommunications service (1870-1934)provided by Telstra
History of the Atlantic Cable & Submarine Telegraphy website by FTL Design
ROV'S & Underwater Technology: This page has been put together to provide information and articles on all subjects relating to Remotely Controlled Vehicles and associated Underwater Equipment. The Page will also discuss the latest projects and future projects relating to these subjects.
The ICPC
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Article by the ICPC Chairman - 1979
Article by the ICPC Chairman - 1979
The Museum of Submarine Telegraphy Porthcurno, UK
Underwater Web: Cabling the Seas Smithsonian Institute Library Feature