An astonishing feat of engineering that has changed modern times, the Panama Canal has been owned by three countries, connects two vast countries, has been functioning for almost a century, broke a country in two, and cost untold lives in its difficult construction. It is part of the modern economy ticking away and truly a marvel of human engineering.
It's being expanded and improved in time for its century anniversary. Truly a marvel!
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| One of the dredging boats that dug the canal. |
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| A view of the construction of the canal from inside the museum. |
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| Looking from the Miraflores locks towards the Pacific Ocean. |
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| Draining the canal. |
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| The many viewers -- a popular tourist attraction! |
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| The modern ships dwarf the Miraflores station. Most ships are now constructed to within centimeters of fitting within the canal. |
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| Miraflores locks. |
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