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Question 1 of 6
The construction of the Panama Canal spanned over which period?
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It took almost 32 years to build the Canal. The first ship, the Ancon, went through on August 15, 1914.
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It took almost 32 years to build the Canal. The first ship, the Ancon, went through on August 15, 1914.
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Question 2 of 6
What was the maximum price ever paid to cross the Canal by a commercial ship?
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Pricing is based on the type of ship, tonnage and cargo. The Maersk Dellys paid approximately $250,000 to transit in 2006.
On the other hand, an American named Richard Halliburton paid 36 cents in 1928 to swim through the Canal.
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Pricing is based on the type of ship, tonnage and cargo. The Maersk Dellys paid approximately $250,000 to transit in 2006.
On the other hand, an American named Richard Halliburton paid 36 cents in 1928 to swim through the Canal.
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Question 3 of 6
Many workers died during the construction of the Canal, mainly of paludism. Can you guess how many?
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It is estimated that 27,000 men an women working on the construction died over the time it took to be built.
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It is estimated that 27,000 men an women working on the construction died over the time it took to be built.
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Question 4 of 6
What portion of the world’s maritime commercial volume transits through the Canal?
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About 5% of the total tonnage passes through the Canal. On average, there are 40 ships going through on a daily basis.
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About 5% of the total tonnage passes through the Canal. On average, there are 40 ships going through on a daily basis.
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Question 5 of 6
Which country uses the Canal the most (in tonnage)?
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The US is the biggest user of the Canal with 138 million tons in 2013. China is second with 46 million tons, Chili is third with 29 millions.
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The US is the biggest user of the Canal with 138 million tons in 2013. China is second with 46 million tons, Chili is third with 29 millions.
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Question 6 of 6
By using the Canal, ships are able to shave off how much time from their trip (as opposed to going around Cape Horn in South America)?
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Ships will save approximately 27 days. It takes 8 to 10 hours to cross the Canal.
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Ships will save approximately 27 days. It takes 8 to 10 hours to cross the Canal.
