Mega Structures Panama Canal
| webisodedescription| hidedescriptionLifting a mind-blowing 14,000 ships a year, the Panama Canal relies on the mightiest machines: gargantuan locks, a colossal cran
How the Panama Canal Became a Megamover
| videodescription| hidevideodescriptionOpened 1914, responsible for the deaths of 25,000 workers, the Panama Canal is the shipping shortcut around the world.
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How the Panama...
02:54
Opened 1914, responsible for the deaths of...
Opened 1914, responsible for the deaths of 25,000 workers, the Panama Canal is the shipping shortcut around the world.
programme Mega Structures Panama Canal
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genre Machines

Most...
02:56
This 19th century marvel is struggling to keep...
This 19th century marvel is struggling to keep up with 20th century demand.
programme Mega Structures Panama Canal
genre Machines
genre Machines

Ambitious...
02:56
The number of ships using the Canal has...
The number of ships using the Canal has increased from 1000 in 1914 to over 14,000 but how can they expand?
programme Mega Structures Panama Canal
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genre Machines
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