Panama Canal One Billion Tons of Cargo
This object is an invitation from the Panama Canal Company for a ceremony celebrating Gatun Locks’ transit of the billionth ton of cargo. The ceremony occurred in mid-December, 1956, according to the invitation. It also includes an invitation to a reception at the Tivoli Guest House on the same day.
Did you or anyone you know receive this invitation? Who received these invitations?
Did you attend the ceremony or reception? What day was the ceremony held? What occurred at the ceremony and reception?
If you have any information about these events or any related stories, please share with us in the comments section!
3 Comments
Waldo Gilley (Mech Supv Pacific Locks)
Cristobal High School Band performed for the Gatun event. I was there.
Susan Carhart Riker
My father, Capt. Robert A. Carhart, was the Master of the S. S, Efward Luchenbach, and took the billionth ton of cargo through the Panama Canal on Dec. 12, 1956. I have a number of artifacts, pictures and articles related to this event.
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Hi Susan,
Thanks for your comment! If you are interested in donating materials to the Panama Canal Museum Collection, please email John Nemmers at jnemmers@ufl.edu