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Master
Mariner Tom Wilson's Family Photo Album
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I love old photos
like these showing people and they way they were back in the
early days of Panama and the Canal construction days.
These photos are of
Tom Wilson's family during the construction days of the Panama
Canal. Tom Wilson was a Master Mariner who was involved
with the building of the Canal. In 1913 - 1914 the family lived
at #3 Calle 3 only one block from the Cathedral Plaza. The
family were friends with the Bouff who lived on a high bluff two
miles away overlooking the Panama Harbor. Captain Tom
Wilson was the Master of the "Veraguas" from 1911 to
1917, this was the sister ship to the "David".
Photos submitted by Jean Blight, daughter-in-law of Beatrice
Wilson. |
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Tom, May, Jack and Grace Wilson in the
Garden |
1912 Grace, Tom, Jack and May Wilson in
their house. |
Born May 2,1914 new member of the family
Beatrice. |
1916 Birthday Party - Beatrice at the top
row on the right. |
The Wilson family having a
picnic along Panama City's undeveloped coast with friends. Baby
Beatrice only two months old is sitting on May Wilson's lap (black
dress). I am not sure what all those bottles contain, but as bottle
collector of these times, I find this very interesting. What a great
old photo! |
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