Ocean cables and cable ships

by Paul on Wednesday, 4 January, 2012 3 Comments

Ocean cables

Ocean cables

Have you ever wondered how telecommunication cables that connect continents get laid on the sea bed? The CS Chamarel, and other cable ships like her, are built for purpose with large cable sheaves (which guide the cable into the ocean) extending over the ship’s bow. Cool heh?

You may find it interesting to read a little more about the history of cables ships and the laying of the first transatlantic cable here.


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  1. 1Steve Crane
    Saturday, 7 January, 2012 at 18:09

    Not sure how much work that ship does; it always seems to be in port whenever I’m there, though admittedly that isn’t very often.

    Here’s a pic I took of her a while back.

  2. 2Paul
    Saturday, 7 January, 2012 at 18:13

    True Steve, she’s there very often. I wonder if she’s been on any missions this past year.

    Dude, that’s an awesome photo. The wide-angle works beautifully, and the pastel colours are just superb!

  3. 3Steve Crane
    Saturday, 7 January, 2012 at 18:48

    Thanks Paul, I was pretty happy with that one. Love my wide angle lens.

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