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Culebra Cut Works
One of the massive steam shovels at Culebra : a machine like this is capable of shifting 8000 tons a day
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8000 Canals Capable Culebra Massive Panama Shifting Shovels Tons
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This historic photograph captures the immense scale and engineering prowess of the Culebra Cut Works during the construction of the Panama Canal in 1913. The image showcases one of the massive steam shovels, a machine that was capable of shifting an impressive 8,000 tons of earth every day. The shovel, a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, was a crucial component in the arduous task of carving a passageway through the Isthmus of Panama to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Culebra Cut, located in the narrowest part of the isthmus, presented a formidable challenge for the canal builders. The steep, rocky terrain required the use of heavy machinery to excavate the land and create a level surface for the canal. The steam shovels, powered by large boilers, were employed to move vast quantities of earth and rock, which were then transported to the canal's sides to be used as fill material. The construction of the Panama Canal was a monumental undertaking that took more than 30 years to complete, from 1881 to 1914. The project claimed the lives of an estimated 25,000 laborers, many of whom were brought in from other countries to work on the canal. The canal opened in 1914 and revolutionized international trade by enabling the efficient transportation of goods between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the incredible engineering feats that were achieved during the construction of the Panama Canal. The massive steam shovel, with its powerful arms and towering smokestacks, stands as a symbol of the determination and innovation that drove this historic project forward.
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