USS Texas Navy 1930 USS Texas Navigating Culebra Cut 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 photograph depicts the USS Texas navigating through the Panama Canal in 1930. Captured from the ship's deck, the image offers a view of the Culebra Cut, showcasing the canal's steep, rugged walls and the waterways that facilitated naval travel. The photograph represents a significant moment in maritime history as the USS Texas was one of the first battleships to transit the canal shortly after its opening.The Panama Canal, completed in 1914, revolutionized maritime navigation by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, thereby greatly reducing travel time for naval and commercial vessels. The USS Texas, a symbol of American naval power, served as a key asset during her time and participated in various significant military operations. Her passage through the canal highlighted the strategic importance of this engineering marvel for the U.S. Navy, especially as tensions were rising globally in the years leading to World War II.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-06T12:29:22.000Z

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