Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)
"Laying the Breakwater Track"
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
1. "Laying the Breakwater Track" Marker
Obreros mexicanos con el impetu en sus marros solidifican los rieles que daran paso a la maquinaria mas moderna de inicios del 1900. Por esta via férrea trasladaban hasta aquí los bloques de cantera desde Peñuela.
Veracruz 1897-1902
Escultor: Humberto Peraza Avila
Mexico 6 marzo del 2002
“Laying the Breakwater Track”
Mexican workers show their strength as their hammers solidify the rails that will move the most modern machinery of the early 1900s. By this breakwater railway they moved the quarried stone blocks for the pier here from Peñuela.
Veracruz 1897-1902
Sculptor: Humberto Peraza Ávila
Mexico, March 6, 2002
Erected 2002.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 2002.
Location. 19° 11.945′ N, 96° 7.721′ W. Marker is in Veracruz. Marker is on Muelle de la Armada
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Inauguration of the Port of Veracruz, 1902 (a few steps from this marker); Witnesses of the Future (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedro Sainz de Baranda (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lebanese Immigrants to Mexico (about 210 meters away); Monument to 100 years of Jewish Immigration to Mexico (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alexander von Humboldt (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Independence Heroes of Veracruz (approx. half a kilometer away); The Bastion of Santiago (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
2. "Laying the Breakwater Track" Marker and sculpture
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
3. "Laying the Breakwater Track" sculpture detail
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
4. "The Diver", an additional nearby sculpture along the pier
This additional sculpture's plaque reads:
“Buzo”
Homenaje a los ingenieros submarinos mexicanos y britanicos que contribuyeron en la colocacion de diques y rompe olas, nivelando el enrocamiento para la construcción de este puerto artificial
Veracruz 1897-1902
Escultor: Humberto Peraza Avila
marzo 6 del 2002
English translation:
"The Diver"
Tribute to the Mexican and British underwater engineers who contributed to the placement of levees and wavebreaks, leveling up the construction of this artificial port in Veracruz 1897-1902
Sculptor: Humberto Peraza Ávila
March 6, 2002
Homenaje a los ingenieros submarinos mexicanos y britanicos que contribuyeron en la colocacion de diques y rompe olas, nivelando el enrocamiento para la construcción de este puerto artificial
Veracruz 1897-1902
Escultor: Humberto Peraza Avila
marzo 6 del 2002
"The Diver"
Tribute to the Mexican and British underwater engineers who contributed to the placement of levees and wavebreaks, leveling up the construction of this artificial port in Veracruz 1897-1902
Sculptor: Humberto Peraza Ávila
March 6, 2002
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
