Cable Cottage(?), Firemore

Cable Cottage(?), Firemore

 

Described by some locals as having been the Transatlantic cable terminal but SCOTICE came ashore in Gairloch.

 

This would seem to be the terminal of the 1872 cable to Stornoway.

 

1872

Loch Ewe, Scotland - Branahuie Bay, Stornoway, Lewis, Outer Hebrides?

GPO?

System 32.5 nm.

Cable contained 1 conductor

 

The cable is said to still be visible under the sand on the beach.

 

The laying of the cable is described in The Scotsman

 

The Scotsman (1860-1920); Jul 3, 1872; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Scotsman (1817-1950)

pg. 4

 

 

Canmore ID 319820

Site Number NG88NW 15

NGR NG 82005 88135

Council HIGHLAND

Parish GAIRLOCH

Former Region HIGHLAND

Former District ROSS AND CROMARTY

Former County ROSS AND CROMARTY

Done