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The American Dollar Line steamship President Van Buren passes through Gatun Lock

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Canals Dollar Gatun Lock Panama Passes Steam Ship Liner


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This photograph captures the historic moment as the steamship President Van Buren, an American liner of the era, gracefully passes through the Gatun Lock in the Panama Canal in 1914. The Panama Canal, an engineering marvel of the early 20th century, revolutionized international trade by providing a vital shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The President Van Buren, named after the eighth President of the United States, was part of the prestigious American Dollar Line, a fleet of passenger and cargo ships operated by the United States Steamship Company. This steamship, with its elegant design and impressive size, embodied the spirit of progress and innovation during this period. As the President Van Buren enters the lock, water pours in from the surrounding chambers, raising the ship's level to allow it to continue its journey to the next chamber and eventually to the Pacific Ocean. The intricate system of locks, designed to overcome the significant elevation change between the two oceans, is evident in this image. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Panama Canal was a new and wondrous feat of engineering, and steamships like the President Van Buren were the epitome of modern transportation. The image serves as a reminder of the rich history of maritime travel and the pivotal role the Panama Canal continues to play in global commerce and connectivity.

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