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Panama Canal - Gatun
The U.S.S. Arkansas passes through the Middle West Chamber of the Gatun Locks
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Media ID 602233
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Canal Canals Chamber Gatun Locks Panama Passes
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 historic photograph captures the moment the United States Battleship Arkansas, identified by its distinctive "US" insignia, passes through the Middle West Chamber of the Gatun Locks in the Panama Canal on August 25, 1915. The Panama Canal, an engineering marvel of the early 20th century, was a vital transportation route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, significantly reducing the distance and time required for ships to travel between the two bodies of water. The Gatun Locks, located at the Atlantic entrance of the canal, were instrumental in raising and lowering ships to navigate the canal's varying elevations. The Middle West Chamber, seen here, was the largest of the three chambers in the Gatun Locks, capable of accommodating the largest ships of the time. The U.S.S. Arkansas, a battleship commissioned in 1906, was one of many vessels that passed through the Panama Canal during its early years. The canal's opening marked a significant milestone in global maritime history, enabling faster and more efficient transportation of goods, people, and military forces between the two coasts of the Americas. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the engineering prowess and historical significance of the Panama Canal during its early days. The U.S.S. Arkansas, with its impressive size and presence, adds to the grandeur of the scene, making for a captivating image that transports us back in time.
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