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Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving)
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Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving)
1595356 Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 June 1888.
Melton Prior); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22553702
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Board Central America Channel Course Cutting Oceans Panama Canal Sketched Waterways Divert
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This print showcases the monumental feat of engineering that is the Panama Ship Canal. The engraving, created by Melton Prior in 1888, offers a glimpse into the construction and progress of this ambitious project. The image captures the vastness of the canal's course as it stretches across two oceans, connecting waterways in Central America. Sketched with meticulous detail, we see workers aboard the Slaven Dredge diligently toiling away on board their vessel. Their efforts are crucial in diverting and shaping the mighty River Chagres to create a navigable channel. The panoramic view allows us to appreciate both the natural beauty and human ingenuity at play here. The Buhio, a small settlement situated along this immense undertaking, can be seen nestled amidst lush greenery. This illustration truly encapsulates how this engineering marvel has transformed not only transportation but also impacted life in this region of the Western Hemisphere. As we gaze upon this historic moment frozen in time, we cannot help but marvel at the audacity and determination required for such an endeavor. The Panama Ship Canal stands as a testament to mankind's ability to conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles through innovation and collaboration. This print serves as a reminder of our capacity for greatness when faced with challenges that span continents and connect nations. It invites us to reflect on how infrastructure projects like these shape our world while simultaneously appreciating their aesthetic appeal captured within Prior's masterful engraving.
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