Seeking shipping lists for Jamaica to Panama

Question

My grandfather who was born in Jamaica and went to Panama 1910 and 1913.&#160; We've gone to Panama. Nothing! I don't think my grandfather was a laborer.&#160; He was a literate man.&#160; I have journal entries written by him as to how he traveled.&#160; I can't find the names of the ships either.&#160; I really need help finding out his travels to Panama from Jamaica. Thank you.

Lisha Penn · Answer

Dear Ms. Edwards, &#160; Thank you for posting your request on History Hub! &#160; We suggest you search the National Archives of Panama to determine what types of passenger arrival and immigrant records may exist in Panama. It also may be worthwhile for you to check the Jamaica Archives & Records Department to ascertain if departure records exist for 1910 and 1913. &#160; There is a NARA Prologue article Looking for an Ancestor in the Panama Canal Zone, 1904-1914 that may provide additional information. &#160; We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research! &#160; [Information provided by Elizabeth Burnes, Subject Matter Expert] &#160;