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The Panama Canal: Engineering Marvel of Modern Latin America

Explore the history of the Panama Canal, from its early construction attempts by the French in 1886 to its completion by the U.S. in 1914. Learn about the workforce of 97 countries, challenges like bankruptcies, mosquito-borne diseases, and the monumental technology involved. Discover key events like the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, the passage of the first ship S.S. Ancon, and the handover from the U.S. to Panama in 1999. Witness the incredible transformation of maritime trade, making it a Great Wonder of the World according to Discovery Channel. Despite ongoing challenges, the canal continues to thrive as a vital global waterway.

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The Panama Canal: Engineering Marvel of Modern Latin America

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  1. The Panama Canal Jeremy Johannsen Modern Latin American History

  2. Early Construction • 1886, French begin to dig. • Bankrupt • Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty • Canal Zone

  3. U.S. Construction • U.S. Constructing photo in 1904 • J.F.Wallace & John F. Steven head the canal commision • Workforce of 97 countries • Gold Rush prevents U.S.

  4. Gatun Locks • Water from Lake Gatun • Allowing more than Seven hundred thousand ships • Highest toll • “Rhapsody of the Seas” • Lowest toll • Richard Halliburton 1928.

  5. Impossible • The impossible feat. • Technology • Medical Advancements • Mosquitoes • Harsh jungle climate

  6. President Roosevelt • The President • The man behind the Panama Canal.

  7. S.S. Ancon • The first ship to pass through the Panama Canal • August 15, 1914

  8. Quick Facts • Almost 51 miles in length • Lock Chambers 110 x 1000 feet • 46 gates • More than 232,440,945 cubic yards removed. • Costs reach $380million dollars.

  9. U.S. hands over canal • December 31, 1999 • Omar Torrijos • Ex- President Jimmy Carter

  10. A Great Wonder • Discovery Channel • Named it the Eighth Wonder of the World. • Problems still occur • January 8, 2001 -August 19, 2000

  11. The Panama Canal Today

  12. Special Thanks *Electric Library *CNN.com * For all the Photographs

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