The cable fleet leaving Ireland in 1858 refers to the historic event when the SS Great Eastern, under the command of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, departed from Valentia Island, Ireland, on July 17, 1858. This expedition marked the laying of the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable, connecting Europe with North America. The project aimed to establish rapid communication between the two continents, reducing communication times from weeks to minutes. Despite initial setbacks and cable failures, this achievement laid the groundwork for modern global communication networks and played a significant role in advancing international telecommunications.
