Poster Print : Gatun Lock and Liner
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Gatun Lock and Liner
The American Dollar Line steamship President Van Buren passes through Gatun Lock
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Media ID 586329
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Canals Dollar Gatun Lock Panama Passes Steam Ship Liner
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the captivating history of waterway transportation with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. Featuring an iconic image from Mary Evans Picture Library, this stunning print showcases the President Van Buren of the American Dollar Line making its way through Gatun Lock. Experience the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal as this steamship navigates the intricate waterway system, a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Bring the rich history of maritime travel into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 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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