Panama Railroad Steamship Co.'s ALLIANCA of 1893 (ex-1886) - please see notes!!

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Starboard bow view on a sepia-toned photo card of the Panama Railroad Steamship Co.'s ALLIANCA of 1893 entering the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal.   She was originally built in 1886 for the United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Co.
This unassuming steamer also holds a particular record as she was the very first ship to transit the newly-completed Panama Canal upon its completion in 1914.
This lovely photo card is in very good condition.
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NOTE:
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