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Upper Locks and Emergency Dams - Panama Canal
Upper Locks and Emergency Dams - Panama Canal at Gatun, Panama Date: 1923
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Canal Dams Emergency Gatun Lock Locks Panama Water Way Upper
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Upper Locks and Emergency Dams at the Panama Canal, Gatun, Panama (1923) This photograph showcases the engineering marvel of the Upper Locks and Emergency Dams at the Panama Canal in Gatun, Panama, captured in 1923. The Panama Canal, an engineering feat completed in 1914, revolutionized global transportation by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, reducing the lengthy and treacherous sea voyage around the tip of South America. The Upper Locks in this image are part of the three sets of locks that raise ships from the Atlantic to the level of Gatun Lake, allowing them to traverse the canal. The locks are essential for the passage of ships, as they compensate for the difference in elevation between the two oceans. The Emergency Dams, visible in the background, serve a crucial role in the canal's operation. They are designed to prevent the passage of large amounts of water from the lake into the locks during heavy rainfall, ensuring the stability of the canal and the safety of ships. The dams are also used to regulate the water level in the lake, maintaining the optimal conditions for shipping. This photograph offers a glimpse into the intricate and vital components of the Panama Canal, a testament to human ingenuity and the power of engineering to overcome geographical challenges. The Upper Locks and Emergency Dams continue to serve their purpose, enabling the passage of millions of tons of cargo and thousands of ships annually, connecting the world through this iconic waterway.
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