Gatun Locks on the Panama Canal.

Gatun Locks on the Panama Canal. The photographer is looking north from the east side of the east lock abreast the upper chamber showing the control tower between the west and east locks. The lock gates between the east centre and the upper chambers are opening to permit a vessel to move into the centre chamber while heading for the Atlantic. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: P94153
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1929-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 167 mm x 116 mm