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Panama Canal / Pedro Migue
The United States Navy warship in a lock during her passage through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific (or vice versa)
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A Historical Moment in Maritime History: The United States Navy Warship USS Pedro Migue Passing Through the Panama Canal (Circa 1915) This photograph captures a significant moment in maritime history as the United States Navy warship USS Pedro Migue makes its way through the Panama Canal. The image, taken circa 1915, shows the warship in the lock chamber, surrounded by the engineering marvel that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Panama Canal, an engineering feat completed in 1914, revolutionized global trade and transportation by allowing ships to travel between the two major bodies of water without having to navigate the lengthy and treacherous Cape Horn route. The USS Pedro Migue, named after Pedro Migue, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to explore the region in 1525, was a critical part of the United States Navy fleet during this era. Its passage through the canal was a testament to the naval power and global reach of the United States. The warship's journey from one ocean to another represents the strategic importance of the canal as a vital shipping lane for military and commercial vessels alike. The intricate process of transiting the canal is evident in this photograph, with the warship dwarfed by the towering walls of the lock chamber. The water levels on either side of the ship are being adjusted to allow it to move from one ocean to the other, a testament to the ingenuity and precision required to operate the canal. This photograph is a reminder of the rich history of maritime exploration and the transformative impact of the Panama Canal on global transportation. It also highlights the United States Navy's role in protecting and maintaining the canal's strategic importance during this period.
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