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Postcard of Sailing Ship in the Culebra Cut. ca. 1924, A four-masted vessel is towed through the Culebra Cut on the Panama Canal
Filename: 918_11_LW003712.jpg
Size: 2550 x 1603 (3.8MB)
Date: 26th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Source: UIG CULTURAL HERITAGE
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Postcard of Sailing Ship in the Culebra Cut. ca. 1924, A four-masted vessel is towed through the Culebra Cut on the Panama Canal
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Media ID 9746663
© Cultural Heritage Images/Universal Images Group
Card Central America Civil Engineering Curt Teich Company Engineering Latin America Lithographs Offset Lithographs Panama Panama Canal Photolithographs Planographic Prints Postcard Sailing Ship Ship Transfer Prints Transportation Watercraft Culebra Cut Gaillard Cut Tugboat
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This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to the early 1920s, offering a glimpse into the remarkable engineering feat that is the Panama Canal. The postcard features a majestic four-masted sailing ship being towed through the Culebra Cut, also known as Gaillard Cut. The image showcases the ingenuity and precision of civil engineering at its finest. As we admire this stunning vessel making its way through the narrow waterway, it becomes evident how human determination has conquered nature's obstacles. The Culebra Cut was one of the most challenging sections to construct during the canal's development due to its rugged terrain and unstable geology. The photograph not only highlights transportation in North America but also symbolizes progress and connectivity between Central and Latin America. It serves as a testament to mankind's ability to overcome geographical barriers for trade and exploration. Printed by Curt Teich Company using offset lithography, this postcard captures every detail with exceptional clarity. Its photolithographic technique brings out intricate textures on both land and sea, while planographic prints ensure accurate representation of colors. Whether you are an avid collector or simply appreciate historical marvels like this sailing ship in motion, this print will transport you back in time to witness an extraordinary moment in maritime history - when man tamed nature's forces through sheer determination on the Panama Canal.
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