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Photographic Print : Map showing the Nicaraguan Canal, a proposed shipping route through Nicaragua via Lake Nicaragua in the first decade of the 20th century, which would have connected the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. The plan never went ahead after the building of the Panama canal. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907
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Map showing the Nicaraguan Canal, a proposed shipping route through Nicaragua via Lake Nicaragua in the first decade of the 20th century, which would have connected the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. The plan never went ahead after the building of the Panama canal. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907
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© Ken Welsh
20th Century Atlantic Ocean Canals Central America Central American Connected Connection Man Made Pacific Ocean Plan Waterway Waterways Lake Nicaragua Nicaragua Proposed Shipping Route
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage Map showing the Nicaraguan Canal, an intriguing glimpse into the past. This captivating photograph from the early 20th century, taken from The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser published in 1907, illustrates the proposed shipping route through Nicaragua via Lake Nicaragua. The ambitious plan aimed to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, an alternative to the Panama Canal. Although the project never came to fruition, this rare and intriguing map print is a must-have for history buffs, world travelers, and decor enthusiasts looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their space. Ken Welsh of Design Pics captures the essence of this fascinating historical moment.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.7cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a historical map that unveils the ambitious proposal of the Nicaraguan Canal, an interoceanic shipping route through Nicaragua via Lake Nicaragua. Dating back to the early 1900s, this plan aimed to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, revolutionizing global trade and transportation. However, despite its promising potential, this grand vision never came to fruition due to the construction of the Panama Canal. The intricately detailed map highlights Central America's strategic location as a gateway between two vast bodies of water. It symbolizes human ingenuity and determination in conquering geographical barriers for economic progress. The archival image serves as a testament to our ancestors' aspirations for connectivity and exploration. As we gaze upon this piece from "The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser" published in 1907 by Ken Welsh, we are transported back in time to an era when man-made canals were considered engineering marvels. This illustration is not only visually striking but also holds immense historical significance. While it may be easy to dismiss this proposed canal as merely an unrealized dream, it remains an important part of our collective history—a reminder of how ideas shape our world even if they do not come into existence.
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