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The Great Culebra Cut, Panama Canal

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Panoramic view of Culebra Cut, Panama Canal.

The French using laborers to fill cars at Empire

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Labourers are seen loading line-up of cars at Empire, Panama Canal.

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The Culebra Cut, Panama Canal

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Panoramic view of Culebra Cut, Panama Canal.

Michael Manley swearing in as P.M. of Jamaica, 1972

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Prime minister designate, Michael Manley (center), with Bible in hand at his swearing in ceremony, 1972.

Submerged Prince George Battery, Port Royal, Kingston

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View of submerged area in Port Royal Kingston that occurred as a result of the 1907 Earthquake. Men are seen afloat on what appears to be a boat.

Street vendors

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Some female street vendors sit along roadside under umbrellas while others look on.

Steamshovel at work in Culebra Cut

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Labourers look on as steamshovel operates in Culebra Cut.

Steamer load of labourers for Panama Canal

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Steamer carrying labourers for Panama Canal.

Staff of Military School, Up Park Camp, Jamaica

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Staff members of military school, Up Park Camp, Jamaica.

Soldier of West Indies Regiment sentinel: corner of Harbour and Church Street

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Regiment member sits on what appears to be a segment of concrete drainage pipe, between sheets of zincs supported by half-burnt wood. Behind him are the remains of a destroyed building.