Panama Canal Collection (page 3)

The Panama Canal, Arrival of the Engineers at Colon (engraving)
1590311 The Panama Canal, Arrival of the Engineers at Colon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Panama Canal, Arrival of the Engineers at Colon)

M Wyse (engraving)
3655502 M Wyse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Wyse. Illustration for Les Grands Travaux Du Siecle by J B Dumont (Hachette)

Ferdinand de Lesseps (colour litho)
2818589 Ferdinand de Lesseps (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinand de Lesseps, French canal builder)

Panama Canal (chromolitho)
735260 Panama Canal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panama Canal. Liebig card)

Latest pictures showing the progress of the Panama Canal (b / w photo)
6002646 Latest pictures showing the progress of the Panama Canal (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Locks for the Panama Canal (engraving)
6016214 Locks for the Panama Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Locks for the Panama Canal)

The Union of the Pacific and the Atlantic (engraving)
1607290 The Union of the Pacific and the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Union of the Pacific and the Atlantic)

Canal Interoceanique De Panama, Travaux De La Culebra (b / w photo)
5224271 Canal Interoceanique De Panama, Travaux De La Culebra (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canal Interoceanique De Panama)

Canal Interoceanique De Panama, Travaux De La Vallee Du Chagres (b / w photo)
5224290 Canal Interoceanique De Panama, Travaux De La Vallee Du Chagres (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canal Interoceanique De Panama)

From the Pacific to the Atlantic along the Route of the Panama Canal (engraving)
1044602 From the Pacific to the Atlantic along the Route of the Panama Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dinner Time, Gatun Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Dinner Time, Gatun Lock, 1912

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

The Cut, Looking toward Ancon Hill, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Cut, Looking toward Ancon Hill, 1912

Building the Camp, 1917. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Building the Camp, 1917

The Guard Gate, Gatun Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Guard Gate, Gatun Lock, 1912

At the Bottom of Gatun Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
At the Bottom of Gatun Lock, 1912

Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Looking up the Cut from Bas Obispo, 1912

Laying the Floor of Pedro Muguel Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Laying the Floor of Pedro Muguel Lock, 1912

Steam Shovel in the Cut at Bas Obispo, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Steam Shovel in the Cut at Bas Obispo, 1912

The Approach to Gatun Lock, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Approach to Gatun Lock, 1912

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

Return of Commander Selfridge and his Reconnaissance Party from an Expedition in the Interior of Darien, 1870

Tropical Scenery, The Terminus of the Proposed Canal, Limon Bay, 1871. Creator: John Moran
Tropical Scenery, The Terminus of the Proposed Canal, Limon Bay, 1871

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

Through the Panama Canal, Pedro Miguel Locks, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Through the Panama Canal, Pedro Miguel Locks, c1930s. Pedro Miguel Locks on the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering works ever undertaken when it opened in 1914

H. M. S. Renown Passing Through the Panama Canal with the Duke and Duchess
H.M.S. " Renown" Passing Through the Panama Canal with the Duke and Duchess of York on Board, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding

Opening of the Panama Canal, 1916. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Opening of the Panama Canal, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

The Panama Canal, 1916. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Panama Canal, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

US President, Calvin Coolidges arrival in Havana for Pan American Conference, 15 Jan 1928. The influence of the United States was felt throughout Latin America in the 1920s

Pacific Entrance to Panama Canal Showing U. S. Submarines, c1920s
Pacific Entrance to Panama Canal Showing US Submarines, c1920s. The idea of building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was first planned by the French civil engineer

SS Orbita, Panama Canal, Panama, 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
SS Orbita, Panama Canal, Panama, 20th century. The Orbita was an ocean liner built in Belfast in 1913-1914 by Harland & Wolff for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company

Lock on the Panama Canal, 1931. The idea of building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific was first planned by the French civil engineer and builder of the Suez Canal, Ferdinand de Lesseps

Seaplanes on board a US Navy warship, Navy yard, Balboa, Panama, 1931. Balboa is located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal

US Navy warships, Navy yard, Balboa, Panama, 1931. Balboa is located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The photograph was taken during a Cunard Line cruise to the West Indies between

US Navy cruiser USS Northampton (CA-26), Panama Canal, Panama, 1931. Commissioned in 1930, the Northampton was the lead ship of her class of heavy cruisers

The Panama Canal under construction, c1890. View from San Pablo. From Universal Geography, Maps & Illustrations, Vol XXXIV, Virtue & Co Limited, (London, c1890)

The spillway, Gatun Lock, Panama Canal, Panama, early 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
The spillway, Gatun Lock, Panama Canal, Panama, early 20th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The SS Orbita, Panama Canal, early 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
The SS Orbita, Panama Canal, early 20th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

United States Men-Of-War passing through a lock, Panama Canal, Panama, 1926
United States Men-Of-War passing through a lock, Panama Canal, 1926. The idea of building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was first planned by the French civil engineer

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

A lock on the Panama Canal, Panama, 1926. The idea of building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was first planned by the French civil engineer and builder of the Suez Canal

Plan of the Panama Canal, late 19th century. Artist: William Mackenzie
Plan of the Panama Canal, late 19th century

The Gates of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. Artist: Joseph Pennell
The Gates of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. A picture showing the construction of the Pedro Miguel Lock on the Panama Canal. From The Studio Volume 57, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

Laying The Floor of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. Artist: Joseph Pennell
Laying The Floor of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. A picture showing the construction of the Pedro Miguel Lock on the Panama Canal. From The Studio Volume 57. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

Ferdinand de Lesseps, 19th century French diplomat and entrepreneur, (1900). De Lesseps (1805-1894) built the Suez Canal to enable shipping to pass between the Mediterranean

Quays at Colon, Panama, 19th century. Artist: Vuillier
Quays at Colon, Panama, 19th century. The harbour at Colon, entrance to the Panama Canal on the Caribbean side

The Golden Calf, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Golden Calf, 1892. Satirical print on the Panama Scandal of 1892-1893, which involved the French government taking bribes to not inform the public of the extent of the Panama Canal Companys

Ferdinand de Lesseps, French diplomat and entrepreneur, 1894. Artist: Henri Meyer
Ferdinand de Lesseps, French diplomat and entrepreneur, 1894. De Lesseps (1805-1894) built the Suez Canal to enable shipping to pass between the Mediterranean

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The Panama Canal, located in Central America and spanning across the country of Panama, is a marvel of engineering that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and has played a significant role in global trade and transportation since its completion in 1914. One notable area along the canal is Cristobal, where Kuna Indian traditional molas can be found. These intricately designed textiles showcase the rich cultural heritage of Panama's indigenous people. In 1880, a lithograph was published depicting the ambitious Panama Canal Project. This artwork gives us a glimpse into the early stages of construction and highlights the determination behind this colossal undertaking. An aerial view captures Miraflores Locks, an essential part of the canal system. Here, cargo boats pass through with precision as they navigate their way between oceans. The Bridge of Americas stands tall nearby, serving as both a symbol of connectivity and an architectural wonder. Another captivating aerial image showcases Mira Flores and Pedro Miguel locks near Panama City. These locks are vital for maintaining water levels within different sections of the canal while ensuring smooth passage for ships. The United States' purchase of the Panama Canal in 1903 marked a significant turning point in its history. Completed by 1909, this acquisition solidified American influence over this strategic waterway. Miraflores Locks continue to witness various vessels passing through its gates today – from tankers to tourist boats alike – showcasing how crucial it remains for international maritime traffic. Even luxury cruise ships like Queen Victoria have embarked on their maiden world cruises by transiting through these iconic locks. Such journeys highlight not only their grandeur but also emphasize how integral they are to global travel routes. Historical images reveal extensive construction efforts undertaken during earlier years at Rio Grande estuary—a testament to human ingenuity overcoming natural obstacles during canal development. Notably, even submarines find their way through Panamanian waters via this remarkable feat of engineering, showcasing its adaptability and strategic importance.