News from Panama On this day: First ships sail through Panama Canal Adrian Prozzo August 6, 2015 Post Views: 228 On this day in 1914, the first ships passed through the Panama Canal, which had taken ten years to construct. Picture: Getty Images August 3, 1914. About the Author Adrian Prozzo Administrator View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Panama’s Casco Viejo Cleans Up NicelyNext: Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megapolis Chooses IDeaS to Drive Better Revenue Related Stories News from Panama Haiti Stability Efforts: A Unified Regional Strategy Adrian Prozzo March 18, 2026 News from Panama Germany Panama Relations: A Strategic Start to the Latin American Tour Adrian Prozzo March 18, 2026 News from Panama Panama Trade Fairs: A Catalyst for Regional Prosperity Adrian Prozzo March 18, 2026