The corresponding sites in France were selected in June 1943.[28] Sandown would be connected to the port of Cherbourg, a distance of over 65 nmi (120 km). Dungeness would be connected to the port of Ambleteuse.[30] In keeping with the Disney theme suggested by Pluto, the former was codenamed "Bambi" and the latter "Dumbo".[28] Thames barges were converted to handle connecting the cable at the shore ends, where the waters were too shallow for the ships to operate.[31]