Orozco.
Due
to its geographical location, Suan initially served as refueling point (wood)
for steamers plying the river, known as the era of "leñateo", later
expanding its activities to become port of arrival and boarding of passengers,
raw materials and goods sub regional importance as offered their services to the
people of Campo de la Cruz, Santa Lucia, Manatee and Candelaria.
The
only roads in Suan and South subregion Atlantic were the Magdalena River and
Canal Dam that its construction began in 1851 on the north side of squid in the
place known as Canyons Malambito and was launched in 1862, being one of the
major works of the Sovereign State of Bolívar, establishing communication
between these populations with its capital Cartagena and its provinces. Because
East Road only had the stretch of Barranquilla to the site Las Flores.
Hence
the importance of passenger and cargo ships that plied the river arteries,
highlighting among others: "The Ideal" and "Sucre" by Pablo
Valencia Ospina, "The Santa Monica" and "Cairo" by Abel
Haydar Polo, "The Suan Trinity" by Alejo Rodriguez and Rafael Polo
Castillejo, who later became the property of Juancho Polo Lafaurie with the
name "La Gitana," "The Alfonso" Cachán Salvador, which
later became Santana Remigio Sarabia property with the name "The Nohora
Esther". One of the nationally
renowned vessels docked in the port of Suan was the "Captain of Caro."
All
these boats both owned suaneros such as outsiders, were arriving at the port of
this city that its location has changed due to the action of the river, the
most memorable is the port Jack-Rabbit Island or Isle of Sanjuanelos.
