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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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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Add a splash of nautical history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an intriguing image of a ship being transported on a railway from the Atlantic to the Pacific, circa 1900, this mug brings the story of the French project to save on canal building costs to your table. Each mug showcases high-quality prints from Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring vibrant and long-lasting images. Perfect for tea or coffee, this unique mug is a great conversation starter and a thoughtful gift for history or maritime enthusiasts.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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