One of mankind's greatest engineering achievements.
  • Some chain.
    Some chain.
  • Canal workers.
    Canal workers.
  • The original bell from the floating crane Alexander LaValley.
    The original bell from the floating crane Alexander LaValley.
  • A fake tunnel.
    A fake tunnel.
  • The Miraflores Locks.
    The Miraflores Locks.
  • The canal.
    The canal.
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    IMG_5209.JPG
  • A ship enters the lock.
    A ship enters the lock.
  • A tugboat.
    A tugboat.
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    IMG_5215.JPG
  • The lock is ready to be drained.
    The lock is ready to be drained.
  • Seven minutes later, the water's all gone and the ship is ready to leave.
    Seven minutes later, the water's all gone and the ship is ready to leave.
  • Another ship comes in.
    Another ship comes in.
  • Halfway.
    Halfway.
  • Drained.
    Drained.