USS Texas Navy 1930 Emergency Gate Panama Canal 5.5x3.5 Original Photo

Description: This is an original photograph from a sailor who served aboard the storied USS Texas from 1928 to 1932. His scrapbook of his adventures was filled with over 100 images. Many were taken by him personally, and others appear to have been taken by others aboard the ship or associated with the Navy. All are first generation images. Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5 original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Please see photos. This photograph captures a prominent engineering structure, the emergency gate of the Panama Canal, taken in 1930. The image is viewed from an elevated perspective, showcasing the intricate steel framework of the gate as it stands near a waterway surrounded by lush greenery and hills. The canal was a pivotal construction, completed in 1914, significantly influencing maritime trade routes. The original photograph is part of a set kept by a sailor who served on the USS Texas between 1928 and 1932, reflecting a historic moment in naval and transportation history.The Panama Canal is a vital waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, revolutionizing maritime navigation by reducing the travel distance for ships. This photograph likely represents the ongoing operations and maintenance of the canal, as the gates controlled the flow of ships entering and exiting. During this period, the canal was an engineering marvel, showcasing early 20th-century technology. The USS Texas, which served as a battleship for the United States Navy, was actively involved in naval exercises, often passing through the canal during such maneuvers.

Price: 38 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-12-06T12:29:21.000Z

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