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First Wireless Arrival Report

When: 15 November 1899
Where: The Needles, Isle of Wight
Part of: SS St. Paul becomes first liner to report arrival by wireless telegraphy

The SS St. Paul became the first ocean liner to report its imminent arrival in Great Britain via wireless telegraphy on 15 November 1899.

Marconi's station at The Needles contacted the ship, which was 66 nautical miles off the English coast. The vessel had departed for England on 8 November 1899, carrying wireless equipment installed by Marconi and his assistants. The contact allowed the ship to report its position and expected arrival time using wireless technology.

Sources

Guglielmo Marconi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-10
The Needles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-17

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