The Panama Canal opened to traffic on August 15, 1914 ( by Brother Elder, read more...)

[Queen Esther]

Some have asked me about the Panama Canal. - Here is a very brief overview. It is very interesting to tour the Miraflores Locks, and understand how the canal works, and how the huge ships are able to transit the canal. ( by  Brother  Elder..)

On this day in History, Panama Canal opened to traffic on August 15, 1914.  Today,  ships from all parts of the world transit daily through the Panama Canal. Some 13 to 14 thousand vessels use the Canal every year. The Canal operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing transit service to vessels of all nations without discrimination.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal