The cargo ships Meiwu Maru (1918) and Willpolo (1919) passing in Gaillard Cut on the Panama Canal.

A distant view of the cargo ships Meiwu Maru (1918) and Willpolo (1919) passing on reciprocal courses while under way in the Gaillard Cut on the Panama Canal. The photographer is on board another vessel on the canal. The Meiwu Maru (1918) is seen from fine off her port bow. The Willpolo (1919) is seen from astern and she is lightly laden. They are passing port to port.

Object Details

ID: P94180
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Vessels: Meiwu Maru (1918); Willpolo (1919)
Date made: 1926-1933
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 167 mm