How many Americans died during the construction of the Panama Canal?

Answer 1

By the time the canal was completed, a total of 27,500 workmen are estimated to have died in the French and American efforts. By the time the canal was completed, a total of 27,500 workmen are estimated to have died in the French and American efforts.

Answer 2

At the end of the construction of the Panama Canal it was estimated that 27,500 workers had died.

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.....Ok your both rong...but the it was 22,000 people BUT they died cause of misceedoes and ants they were more afraid of ants so they died of loss of blood...IM 16 YEARS OLD Hm...

Answer 3

About 5,000 people died from construction disasters and malaria.

Answer 4

Only 350 Americans died. But there were 5,609 that died of accidents or disease.

Answer 5

27,000 Americans died building the canal per year and about 500 Americans per week

Answer 6

Estimates range from 25000 to 27500. The leading authority, panamacanal.com quoted the lower of the 2 numbers.

Answer 7

More like 25,000

Answer 8

About 27,500

Answer 9

25,000