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Lower lock under construction

Lower lock under construction, looking South, Miraflores, Panama Canal

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Canal Lock Locks Lower Miraflores Panama


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1. Title: "Lower Lock under Construction: A Historical Milestone in the Making of the Panama Canal" This photograph depicts the Lower Lock under construction at the Miraflores section of the Panama Canal in 1910. The image, taken from a southerly perspective, showcases the intricate engineering process that transformed the Panama Isthmus into a global maritime connection. The Lower Lock, a crucial component of the Panama Canal, was designed to raise and lower ships as they traversed the canal's elevation difference between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In this photograph, we can observe the meticulous work in progress, with laborers and machinery working in harmony to shape the concrete walls and install the massive doors. The construction of the Panama Canal, which began in 1904, was a monumental undertaking that required the collaboration of thousands of workers from various countries. The project faced numerous challenges, including the harsh tropical climate, engineering complexities, and the relocation of the French company that had previously attempted to build the canal. Despite these obstacles, the determination and perseverance of the workers, engineers, and the United States government, which took control of the project in 1904, led to the canal's completion in 1914. The Lower Lock, along with the other locks at Gatun and Pedro Miguel, enabled the passage of ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, revolutionizing global trade and transportation. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of humanity, as well as the significant role the Panama Canal plays in the history of maritime transportation. The Lower Lock under construction at Miraflores stands as a historical milestone and a symbol of human achievement.

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