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NHF-152 Nicaragua Canal Collection

22 oversize photos, mounted on cardboard, showing construction of the failed Nicaragua Canal, circa 1890. Views of clearing of land, and extensive views of dredges and dredging operations. Views of Managua, and buildings near the operation.
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Title: Nicaragua Canal Collection
Caption: Collection photo # NHF-152.01: Dredges "City of Paris" and "M.A. Slaven" working in the Nicaragua Canal and discharging on the banks
Description: 22 oversize photos, mounted on cardboard, showing construction of the failed Nicaragua Canal, circa 1890. Views of clearing of land, and extensive views of dredges and dredging operations. Views of Managua, and buildings near the operation.
Accession #: NHF
Catalog #: NHF-152
Donor: Naval Historical Foundation
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Circa this Year: 1890
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