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1. Panama Route To California

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   Pacific Embarkation
   The final leg involved securing passage from Panama City, accessible from the crossing points, to the final destination. Competition for berths on the Pacific side was fierce. Steamers heading north to San Francisco or other Californian ports were often overbooked, leading to protracted layovers in Panama City that could stretch for weeks or months. These delays were less due to a lack of vessels and more due to the comp…