6: The Panama Canal | Seven Wonders of the Industrial World

The story of French engineer Ferdinand De Lesseps' scheme to build a canal across Panama.

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1: The Great Ship | Seven Wonders of the Industrial World

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BBC Two | 2003 | 49'24''

The story of French engineer Ferdinand De Lesseps' scheme to build a canal across Panama.

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