Photographic Print : The Canal at Mindi
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The Canal at Mindi
Part of the canal is successfully constructed such as this stretch at Mindi, but this is the year when the French are forced to abandon their operations
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1889 Abandon Canal Canals Constructed Forced Operations Panama Stretch Successfully Year
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the historic charm of "The Canal at Mindi" with this stunning photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, available through Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time as the French effort to construct the canal at Mindi reaches a pivotal point. Despite the success of building this stretch of the canal, the year 1870 saw the French forced to abandon their operations, leaving behind a fascinating piece of history. Bring the rich past into your present with this beautiful print, perfect for adding character to your home or office space.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.2cm (10" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Panama Canal, specifically at the stretch located in Mindi during the year 1889. The French effort to construct the canal through the Isthmus of Panama, which began in 1881, had faced numerous challenges due to the harsh terrain and climate, as well as the logistical complexities of transporting building materials and equipment across the isthmus. Despite these difficulties, progress had been made in certain areas, as evidenced by this successful stretch of the canal at Mindi. However, the year 1889 marked a turning point for the French endeavor. The financial strain of the project, exacerbated by the high death toll among workers due to disease and accidents, forced the French government to abandon their operations. The failure of the French attempt to build the canal through Panama is often attributed to the engineering challenges posed by the jungle terrain and the unpredictable weather. However, this photograph serves as a reminder that the project's demise was also due to the immense logistical and financial hurdles that the French faced. The photograph itself is a testament to the determination and ingenuity of the French engineers and laborers who worked tirelessly to construct the canal. The image shows the intricate system of locks and channels that had been built, as well as the workers and equipment that were essential to the construction process. Today, this stretch of the canal at Mindi stands as a historical reminder of the early attempts to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Isthmus of Panama. The successful construction of the Panama Canal by the United States, which began in 1904 and was completed in 1914, would ultimately fulfill this ambitious vision and transform global trade and transportation.
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