Daniel Gooch
Born on 24th of August 1816
Died on 15th of October 1889
Born 1816. Died 1889 - English engineer.
Associated with George and Robert Stephenson in railway construction. Recruited by Brunel at the age of 21 for the Great Western Railway. Made a name for himself in submarine telegraphy by laying the first Atlantic cable (1865-66). Was created a Baronet in 1866 in recognition of his cable work.
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