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Ship on Railway
A French project for carrying ships across Panama from the Atlantic to the Pacific : this would save the cost of building a canal... Date: 1900
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Ship on Railway by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online." This extraordinary turn-of-the-century illustration depicts an innovative French project proposing the use of railways to transport ships across the isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Imagine the awe-inspired reactions as these magnificent vessels glide effortlessly over land, bypassing the need for a costly canal. Bring this historical marvel into your home or office as a conversation starter and a testament to human ingenuity. Order your Fine Art Print today and let the story unfold.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 31.6cm x 53.3cm (12.4" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing image from 1900, we witness the innovative concept of transporting a ship over a railway in Panama, an ambitious French project aimed at saving the significant cost of building a canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The idea, though not a commercial enterprise itself, was a groundbreaking engineering proposal that captivated the world. The French company, which remains unnamed in this description, envisioned a system where ships would be dismantled and transported on rail cars, allowing them to bypass the treacherous and expensive Panama Canal construction process. This photograph offers a glimpse into the planning stages of this daring endeavor, with the ship partially disassembled and positioned on the railway tracks. The location of this image is South America, specifically Panama, which holds a strategic position connecting the two great oceans. The year is 1900, a time when the world was on the brink of significant technological advancements, and the idea of transporting a ship over a railway seemed like a plausible solution to the challenge of connecting the Atlantic and Pacific. Although the project did not come to fruition, it represents an intriguing chapter in the history of transportation and engineering. This image serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of those who dared to dream of new ways to overcome geographical obstacles and connect the world in unprecedented ways.
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