Aanleg Noordzeekanaal, 1866 1866

"Aanleg Noordzeekanaal, 1866" is a 1866 photograph by Dutch photographer Rudolph Guicherit, capturing the construction of the North Sea Canal. This photo, likely taken during the initial stages of the canal's construction, showcases the massive scale of the project. Guicherit's work, like this photograph, is known for its detailed documentation of 19th-century Dutch life and infrastructure, making it a valuable historical record. The photograph provides a glimpse into the immense effort involved in creating this vital waterway, which dramatically improved transportation and trade in the Netherlands.