Show size of atlantic cable the diameter of the atlantic cable varies according to the depth of the water the character of the bottom on which it lies and tho the probabilities of interference from anchors it is smallest in Jd ocean dept depths fis there is little or no movement at the bottom and it its Is important that the cable should not haye haya groat weight A heavy cable in deep water would be difficult to bring to mp tor for repairs it such were needed Ji bithe the shallower water a heavier type trpe of cable ca bleJa Is used the types tire are known lis aa shore end imm immediate i edi and deep sea the diameters of the commercial cables are shore end 2 inches intermediate 1 inches deep sea 1 inch |