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Hydraulic Excavation, Miraflores - Monitors in Oberation [sic], December 21, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Hydraulic Excavation, Miraflores - Monitors in Oberation [sic], December 21, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing
![Hydraulic Excavation, Miraflores - Monitors in Oberation [sic], December 21, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Hydraulic Excavation, Miraflores - Monitors in Oberation [sic], December 21, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing](/p/731/hydraulic-excavation-miraflores-monitors-36295346.jpg.webp "Hydraulic Excavation, Miraflores - Monitors in Oberation [sic], December 21, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Hydraulic Excavation, Miraflores - Monitors in Oberation [sic], December 21, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing")
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Hydraulic Excavation, Miraflores - Monitors in Operation, December 21, 1910. Locks on the Panama Canal
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Hydraulic Excavation at the Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal, December 21, 1910: A Captivating Snapshot of Engineering History This evocative black-and-white photograph, titled "Hydraulic Excavation, Miraflores - Monitors in Operation," was captured by the renowned Harris & Ewing photographic studio on December 21, 1910. The image offers a unique glimpse into the past as the Panama Canal neared completion, marking a significant milestone in civil engineering history. The scene unfolds at the Miraflores Locks, a crucial component of the Panama Canal system. The monitors, or large dredges, are in full operation, excavating the hydraulic fill – a mixture of soil and water – to expand the canal's width and depth. The men in the photograph, dressed in various types of work apparel, including raincoats and heavy coats, are intently focused on their tasks. The Miraflores Locks, located on the Pacific Ocean side of the canal, are essential for the successful transit of ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Panama Canal, connecting the two oceans, revolutionized global transportation and commerce, reducing the lengthy and treacherous journey around Cape Horn. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the human spirit, as well as the technological advancements of the early 20th century. The image is part of the extensive Harris & Ewing Collection, housed in the Library of Congress. It is a captivating reminder of the past and the remarkable engineering feat that continues to shape our world today.
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