This book, originally published in 1936, details the various fees and services provided by the Panama Canal and the Panama Railroad Company, including provisions for ships transiting the canal, such as pilotage, tugs, and equipment rental. Fees for utilizing barges, cranes, and drydocks are listed for both standard and overtime hours, along with those for inspecting and quarantining vessels. Other charges include customs fees, medical treatment, coal and fuel delivery, and water supply. Of particular interest are the rates for handling explosives and the conditions for supplying the Canal with fuel or diesel oil. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the charges and services available to ships passing through the Panama Canal during the mid-20th century, offering valuable insights into the logistical and financial aspects of maritime trade and transportation.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, originally published in 1936, details the various fees and services provided by the Panama Canal and the Panama Railroad Company, including provisions for ships transiting the canal, such as pilotage, tugs, and equipment rental. Fees for utilizing barges, cranes, and drydocks are listed for both standard and overtime hours, along with those for inspecting and quarantining vessels. Other charges include customs fees, medical treatment, coal and fuel delivery, and water supply. Of particular interest are the rates for handling explosives and the conditions for supplying the Canal with fuel or diesel oil. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the charges and services available to ships passing through the Panama Canal during the mid-20th century, offering valuable insights into the logistical and financial aspects of maritime trade and transportation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243217434_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243217434
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243217434
Quantity: 15 available