Description: An original photograph from an album of a soldier who served aboard the USS Idaho from between 1928 and 1931. This photo is from their travels in Panama.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.25" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition; light age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Please see photos. The photograph depicts a busy waterfront scene in Panama, with numerous fishing smacks docked. The bustling activity includes various individuals, some likely fishermen and traders, engaging in tasks such as unloading goods and preparing their boats. The image captures both the boats and the lively human activity around them, emphasizing the local maritime culture of the time in 1931.During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Panama was a crucial hub of activity due to the Panama Canal's strategic significance. The canal connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making it a vital trade route for maritime traffic. The presence of the USS Idaho in Panama during this period underscores the military's strategic interests and its operations in the region.**Text visible in the photo:**- The caption reads "FISHING SMACKS - PANAMA."
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-17T11:04:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: waterfront, boats, fishermen, maritime, Panama Canal, activity,
Theme: maritime,cities & towns,community life,social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1931
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.25 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
