George Goethals

George Goethals

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George Goethals was a notable American engineer and the chief engineer of the Panama Canal project during its final stages. Appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt, he oversaw the completion of the canal, implementing Stevens' plans while also managing the complex logistics and engineering challenges involved. Goethals is often remembered for his authoritative leadership style and for successfully bringing one of the largest engineering projects of the early 20th century to completion, which significantly changed global trade routes.

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George Goethals completed the Panama Canal works after John F. Stevens.

El ingeniero y la máquina… olvidados…!
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-21
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