6 août 1882 - French Attempt at the Panama Canal
Description:
Needed a faster way to get from the East to the West coast. Suez Canal was a success so they believed they could do the same in Panama. French started in 1882. Dug 76 million cubic yards. 1/3 workforce sick with yellow fever.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 août 1882
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 143 ans