They can be seen from France on a clear day but nobody is claiming them for the French.
Cables come in from the sea in the Borough of Worthing, therefore they belong to Worthing:kiss:
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'tis off of Worthing my friend - not Brighton. If you ever get to cruise up the English Channel, it looks quite impressive from the other side as well, helping you understand where you are as it sits between the bright lights of Brighton and the more subtle delights of West Sussex.