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Panama Canal

Panama Canal. Jamorie R Avionne’ F Casey P Matthew S. History. The Panama Canal was owned by: Colombian-1903 French- 1889 American-1904 After World War 2 the canal was owned by the U.S In 1930 water supply was an issue Remains one of the chief revenue sources. History.

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Panama Canal

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  1. Panama Canal Jamorie R Avionne’ F Casey P Matthew S

  2. History • The Panama Canal was owned by: • Colombian-1903 • French- 1889 • American-1904 • After World War 2 the canal was owned by the U.S • In 1930 water supply was an issue • Remains one of the chief revenue sources

  3. History • Vasco Nunez de Balboa • Knew there was a possibility to build a canal • Work started in 1889 by the French • Completed in 1914 by the U.S • By 2008 more than 815,000 vessels passed through • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2txiUx4meE

  4. Geography • 48 miles, 77.1 km • Minimum depth is 41 ft • Highest depth is 112 ft • Width is 200 ft

  5. U.S History • U.S started work on it in 1921 • Paid $10million for the Panama canal • Paid $40million for the Panama railroad

  6. Fun Facts • You can see the sunset on the Pacific and Atlantic • Greatest engineering achievement in the 20th century • Connects the Atlantic and the Pacific ocean • Was owned by three different countries

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