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Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Panama Canal, 1913. The Panama Canal project was one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken. The canal was cut across the Isthmus of Panama, enabling ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. However thousands of workers died from yellow fever, malaria, and other tropical diseases - by 1884 the death rate was over 200 per month
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Panama Canal, 1913: A Testament to Human Perseverance and Engineering Genius This photograph, taken by Harris & Ewing in 1913, captures a pivotal moment in the construction of the Panama Canal. The canal, which cuts across the Isthmus of Panama, is a testament to human ingenuity and the determination to overcome immense challenges. The Panama Canal project, begun in 1881, was one of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken. Thousands of workers toiled under harsh conditions, with over 20,000 estimated to have died from diseases such as yellow fever and malaria. Despite these challenges, the canal was completed in 1914, enabling ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, significantly reducing the time and cost of international trade. In this image, we see a group of workers, likely navvies, excavating the canal. A steam locomotive and railway tracks are visible in the background, indicating the transportation of materials and supplies to the construction site. The men, dressed in work clothes and hats, are focused on their task, their expressions conveying a sense of determination and grit. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made to bring about this engineering marvel, and the incredible progress that can be achieved through human effort and perseverance.
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