panama canal

1930s

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Here’s a home movie from the 1930s that shows a captain…

1940s

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Shot from side of moving ship looking down at water. Camera tilts up.…

1950s

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Man picking coffee beans from tree. Palm trees with coconuts. Man walks…

1950s

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Ship going through Panama canal. Map of Panama canal zone, pointer…

1950s

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Panama canal locks. Men walking along canal. Locks filling with water…

1950s

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ship pulled through canal. Map showing canal and various locks. ship…

1950s

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boats going through canal. Locks opening and closing. people walking…