News from Panama On this day: First ships sail through Panama Canal Adrian Prozzo August 6, 2015 Post Views: 244 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 Aquaculture Industry Leaders Gather to Transform Regional Standards Adrian Prozzo June 3, 2026 News from Panama New Panama Canal Port Requirements: Updating Harbor Rules Adrian Prozzo June 1, 2026 News from Panama The Panama President Greece Visit: Strengthening Maritime Ties Adrian Prozzo June 1, 2026