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New locks designed for such ships would have no greater size capacity , but a sea - level canal that could accommodate 150,000 DWT ships routinely could accommodate 250,000 DWT ships under controlled conditions . 7.
New locks designed for such ships would have no greater size capacity , but a sea - level canal that could accommodate 150,000 DWT ships routinely could accommodate 250,000 DWT ships under controlled conditions . 7.
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recommended a third lane of locks * and in August 1939 , Congress authorized its construction . This measure was taken to improve the defensive posture of the Panama Canal and to increase its capacity . Excavation for the third locks at ...
recommended a third lane of locks * and in August 1939 , Congress authorized its construction . This measure was taken to improve the defensive posture of the Panama Canal and to increase its capacity . Excavation for the third locks at ...
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construction of lock canals because , in its opinion , their operating costs would eventually escalate beyond available revenues . Among the more significant recommendations developed by this study were those calling for : Completion ...
construction of lock canals because , in its opinion , their operating costs would eventually escalate beyond available revenues . Among the more significant recommendations developed by this study were those calling for : Completion ...
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RUDOLPH J TAUSSIG | 1 |
FESSENDEN N OTIS | 25 |
PAUL J SCHEIPS | 53 |
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