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Panama Canal Transit December 14, 2024

On Saturday December 14 we transited the Panama Canal on Oceania Marina on a southbound trip (old locks) from the Atlantic to the Pacific. My focus was seeing lighthouses I had not seen when we went through the Canal in 2005. I researched a lot before the cruise and found that the knowledge I gained added tremendously to my enjoyment of the transit. I woke up in time to see the approach to the Gatun locks and only went to dinner after going through Balboa port in darkness. Our ship stayed overnight at the newish Pacific Cruise Terminal (Fuerte Amador on Perico Island). The tide changed so much that day that the ship gangway had to be lowered mid-day on our full day there the next day. (See gallery on Panama City.)

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I woke up as we were going under the Atlantic Bridge.
I woke up as we were going under the Atlantic Bridge.		 Howard admiring Atlantic Bridge & enjoying our free upgraded balcony.
Howard admiring Atlantic Bridge & enjoying our free upgraded balcony.		 My first lighthouse in Panama - Atlantic Entrance Range Front
My first lighthouse in Panama - Atlantic Entrance Range Front		 We soon had company on the port side. By a fluke, I found that Globe Iris is back in the Canal today (Dec 31).
We soon had company on the port side. By a fluke, I found that Globe Iris is back in the Canal today (Dec 31).		 In a Gatun lock we go: Life rafts are on Marina below our balcony, mule is ashore -- not much room in that lock!
In a Gatun lock we go: Life rafts are on Marina below our balcony, mule is ashore -- not much room in that lock!		 Mule throws ropes to the ship front & back & runs alongside on the breakwater to guide ship.
Mule throws ropes to the ship front & back & runs alongside on the breakwater to guide ship.
We went through Gatun locks around breakfast time
We went through Gatun locks around breakfast time		 The Atlantic Entrance Range Middle lighthouse was easy to find.
The Atlantic Entrance Range Middle lighthouse was easy to find. 		A little later saw the top of the Atlantic Entrance Range Rear lighthouse
A little later saw the top of the Atlantic Entrance Range Rear lighthouse		 Mules front & back on the hill
Mules front & back on the hill		 I took this picture, not knowing it would turn out as a mirrored image (see hands in middle -- Gatun locks).
I took this picture, not knowing it would turn out as a mirrored image (see hands in middle -- Gatun locks).		 Our neighbor (LPG ship) had lines from two mules attached to its bow.
Our neighbor (LPG ship) had lines from two mules attached to its bow.
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joseantonio01-Jan-2025 16:01
very nice images.V
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