Prior to August 15, 1914, What was the shortest route by ship from the east coast to the west coast of the U.S

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Prior to August 15, 1914, What was the shortest route by ship from the east coast to the west coast of the U.S

2007-03-05 09:41:05 · 3 answers · asked by chain_gang_in 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States

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Around the southern tip of South America also known as Cape Horn. It was a very dangerous trip, especially at the part where the Pacific meets the Atlantic. The currents there are very rough and many ships sank.

2007-03-07 18:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

August 15 1914

2016-11-05 03:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

thats it.........round Cape Horn.....about 14,000 miles.....

thats why digging Panama was so important and worth the cost and lives....

2007-03-08 02:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋