Culebra Cut Collection

Cargo ship in Culebra Cut, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Grace and Cos boat "Santa Teresa"passing the Culebra Cut, Panama Canal (coloured photo)
5995450 Grace and Cos boat " Santa Teresa" passing the Culebra Cut, Panama Canal (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

SS "Franconia"in the Culebra Cut, Panama Canal (coloured photo)
5995436 SS " Franconia" in the Culebra Cut, Panama Canal (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Steam Shovel at Work in Culebra Cut, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Steam Shovel at Work in Culebra Cut, 1912

The Cut from Culebra, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Cut from Culebra, 1912

Gold Hill, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Gold Hill, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal, c1930s. Culebra, formerly Gaillard Cut, is an artificial valley forming part of the Panama Canal and was a great engineering feat of its time

The Conquerors, Culebra Cut, Panama Canal, Panama, 1926. The Gaillard (or Culebra) Cut, is a man-made valley cutting through the continental divide in Panama

PANAMA CANAL, 1913. View of Culebra Cut during construction of the Panama Canal. Gold Hill on the right and Contractors Hill on the left. Photograph, 1913

PENNELL: STEAM SHOVEL, 1912. Steam shovel at work in the Culebra Cut. Excavation machinery in operation at the Panama Canal. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1912

President Roosevelt running an American steam-shovel at Culebra Cut, Panama Canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Vintage photography

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. View of Culebra Cut, looking south, during construction of the Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. One of the ledges of Gold Hill, on the Culebra Cut, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL: ENGINEER. Residence of the chief engineer of the Panama Canal at Culebra. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Uncompleted French construction of the canal between Empire and Culebra. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. View of Gold Hill, at the Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal. Stereograph view, c1910

PANAMA CANAL: CULEBRA CUT. An old French excavator at the Culebra Cut, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1900

PANAMA: ROOSEVELT, c1906. President Theodore Roosevelt, with his wife Edith and others, inspecting the Culebra Cut of the Panama Canal. Photograph, c1906

Postcard of Sailing Ship in the Culebra Cut. ca. 1924, A four-masted vessel is towed through the Culebra Cut on the Panama Canal

Postcard of Uss Rhode Island in Panama Canal. Ca. 1919, El Rhode Island Entrando El Corte De Culebra, Canal De Panama. 228B. U.s.s. Rhode Island Passing Culebra Cut, Panama Canal

President Theodore Roosevelt operating a steam shovel at Culebra Cut, Panama, in 1906
ROOSEVELT AT PANAMA CANAL. President Theodore Roosevelt operating a steam shovel at Culebra Cut, Panama, in 1906

PANAMA CANAL, 1888. A street scene in the village of Culebra during the unsuccessful French attempt to dig a canal across the isthums in the 1880s. Wood engraving, English, 1888

PANAMA RAILWAY, 1855. Panama railway - the Culebra or Summit Station. Wood engraving, English, 1855

PANAMA: CULEBRA CUT, 1910. Excavating the Gaillard (Culebra) Cut for the Panama Canal, c1910: contemporary engraving

PANAMA: THE CULEBRA, 1855. The Culebra or Summit Station of the Panama Railway: engraving, 1855

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The Culebra Cut, located in the Panama Canal, has witnessed countless historic moments and remarkable engineering feats. In this captivating photo, a cargo ship gracefully navigates through the challenging waters of the Culebra Cut. The boat named "Santa Teresa, " belonging to Grace and Co. , showcases the determination and skill required to conquer this treacherous passage. Another stunning image captures the SS "Franconia" as it triumphantly sails through the vibrant hues of the Culebra Cut. This colored photograph highlights both its grandeur and significance in connecting two oceans. A glimpse into history reveals a steam shovel diligently working in the heart back in 1912. Joseph Pennell's artistic touch immortalizes this momentous occasion when man and machine united to shape one of humanity's greatest achievements. From another perspective, we see Gold Hill at Gaillard Cut during the 1930s—a testament to human perseverance against nature's formidable obstacles. Its mysterious creator adds an air of intrigue that only enhances our fascination with this monumental endeavor. "The Conquerors" is an apt title for a captivating photograph capturing workers laboring tirelessly within Culebra Cut in 1926. Their unwavering dedication symbolizes their role as true heroes who conquered seemingly insurmountable challenges on behalf of progress. Joseph Pennell once again transports us back to 1912 with his breathtaking depiction titled "The Cut from Culebra. " His artistry allows us to witness firsthand how humans reshaped landscapes, leaving behind indelible marks on history. In yet another snapshot frozen in time, we catch a glimpse of construction underway at Culebra Cut during 1913—the sheer magnitude of ambition evident even amidst chaos and dirt. This panoramic view reminds us that great accomplishments often arise from humble beginnings. Pennell's portrayal showcases a steam shovel hard at work within Culebra Cut—an emblematic representation of human ingenuity and determination.