Is a Ship Canal Practicable? / Notes, Historical and Statistical, Upon the Projected Routes for an Interoceanic Ship Canal Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, in Which is Included a Short Account of the Character and Influence of the Canal of Suez, and the Probable Effects Upon the Commerce of the World of the Two Canals, Regarded Either as Rivals, or as Parts of One System of Interoceanic Navigation

by S. T. Abert

BUILDING MATERIAL.

Suitable stone is found without difficulty. Hydraulic cement will probably have to be imported, although hydraulic limestone is said to have been found in the States of Vera Cruz and Oazaca.

The explorer will find difficulty in discovering building sand. The sea beaches may afford suitable sand for hydraulic work. Bricks can be manufactured, without difficulty, at many points.