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Gatun Spillway, showing 4 sluice gates discharging, Panama Canal (coloured photo)
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Gatun Spillway, showing 4 sluice gates discharging, Panama Canal (coloured photo)
5995432 Gatun Spillway, showing 4 sluice gates discharging, Panama Canal (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gatun Spillway, showing 4 sluice gates discharging, Panama Canal. Illustration for a booklet, The Panama Canal, The Worlds Greatest Engineering Feat (np, c 1925). The canal opened in 1914.); © Look and Learn
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Discharging Gates Sluice The Panama Canal
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This coloured print captures the impressive Gatun Spillway in action, showcasing four powerful sluice gates discharging water into the Panama Canal. Taken by an American photographer in the 19th century, this image now resides in a private collection. The vibrant colours bring to life the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal, highlighting its significance as one of the world's greatest feats of human ingenuity. The Gatun Spillway serves as a crucial component of this monumental canal system, allowing for controlled water flow and navigation through its intricate network. This particular photograph was featured in a booklet titled "The Panama Canal: The World's Greatest Engineering Feat" published around 1925 when excitement surrounding this modern wonder was at its peak. With its opening in 1914, the Panama Canal revolutionized global trade routes and connected distant corners of our planet like never before. Its impact on history cannot be overstated, forever changing maritime transportation and fostering international commerce. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we are transported back to a time when human ambition knew no bounds. It serves as a testament to mankind's ability to conquer seemingly insurmountable challenges through innovation and determination. Let us appreciate not only the technical brilliance captured within these frames but also recognize how it shaped our world today.
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