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USS Texas Navy 1930 Gatun Lake emergency gate Panama Canal 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 original photograph depicts the scene at Gatun Lake, illustrating the emergency gate of the Panama Canal. Captured in 1930 during the ship’s transit through the canal, this image is part of a collection from a sailor who served aboard the USS Texas from 1928 to 1932. The composition showcases the structures surrounding the canal, with mountains adorning the background, offering a glimpse of the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal.The Panama Canal, completed in 1914, revolutionized maritime trade by significantly reducing travel distances for ships. Gatun Lake, an integral part of the canal system, was created by damming the Chagres River and plays a crucial role in the canal’s operation. The year 1930 was notable for the canal as it continued to handle an increasing number of vessels, illustrating the strategic importance of this waterway for both military and commercial purposes.Gatun Lake, showing emergency gate, Panama Canal

Price: 38 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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

Shipping Cost: N/A USD

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USS Texas Navy 1930 Gatun Lake emergency gate Panama Canal Original PhotoUSS Texas Navy 1930 Gatun Lake emergency gate Panama Canal Original Photo

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Type: Photograph

Subject: Panama Canal, maritime, engineering, Gatun Lake, naval history

Theme: maritime, history, travel & transportation, conflicts & wars

Featured Person/Artist: none

Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print

Year of Production: 1930

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Size: 5.5x3.5 inches

Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Number of Photographs: 1

Antique: Yes

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Vintage: Yes

Framing: Unframed

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