Wife of Captain Soule, first female operator to work in both Atlantic and Pacific oceans

In the early 20th century, the wife of Captain Horace E. Soule, serving aboard the Windber, made history as the first female wireless operator to work in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Her pioneering efforts in maritime communication were remarkable at a time when the field was heavily male-dominated. Operating the ship’s wireless telegraph equipment, she was responsible for handling critical communications, including navigational messages and distress signals. Her achievements highlighted the significant contributions women could make in wireless telegraphy, setting a precedent for future generations of female operators in maritime and other communication roles.