Millionth ship passes through Panama canal

A Chinese bulk carrier became the millionth vessel to cross the Panama Canal since it was built nearly 96 years ago.

Millionth ship passes through Panama canal
Thu, 14 Oct, 2010 - 09:09

A Chinese bulk carrier became the millionth vessel to cross the Panama Canal since it was built nearly 96 years ago.

Panama Canal authorities marked the milestone by presenting the Hong Kong-flagged Fortune Plum’s captain a plaque and a photo of the vessel as it crossed the waterway.

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