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A lock on the Panama Canal, Panama, 1926
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A lock on the Panama Canal, Panama, 1926
A lock on the Panama Canal, Panama, 1926. The idea of building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was first planned by the French civil engineer and builder of the Suez Canal, Ferdinand de Lesseps. The French began work in 1880, but 9 years later the difficulties posed by the terrain, disease and spiralling costs doomed the project to failure. The United States bought the land in 1904 for $40 million, and proceeded to complete the 80 kilometre long canal between 1904 and 1914. The building of the canal cost the lives of an estimated 25, 000 workers due to accidents and tropical diseases. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake, published by the Waverley Book Club (London, 1926)
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This print takes us back to the year 1926, capturing a lock on the iconic Panama Canal in Panama. The construction of this monumental canal was an ambitious endeavor that began with the vision of French civil engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, renowned for his successful creation of the Suez Canal. However, despite their initial efforts starting in 1880, the French project faced insurmountable challenges posed by treacherous terrain, rampant disease, and escalating costs. In 1904, recognizing its strategic importance as a shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the United States purchased the land for $40 million. Over a decade later, in 1914, they achieved what seemed impossible - completing an impressive 80-kilometer long canal that forever changed global trade. The construction process came at a great cost; it is estimated that around 25,000 workers lost their lives due to accidents and tropical diseases during this arduous undertaking. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of their sacrifice and dedication. As we gaze upon this monochrome image from nearly a century ago, we are transported to an era defined by industrial progress and maritime advancements. It symbolizes human ingenuity overcoming immense obstacles to connect distant oceans through water transport infrastructure. Preserved within these lines is not just history but also tales of resilience and determination that shaped our civilization's story. This remarkable print stands as a testament to mankind's ability to conquer nature's barriers in pursuit of progress.
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