IP PANAMA - FUERTE AMADOR

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by Marcy Wright 11 March 2007 Panama 13 photos 4031 views

On our cruise thru the Panama Canal we took this picture of an IP anchored. Does anyone know the name of the boat?? Could it be LIKEKE IP380?? Also a few pictures of the lock system. Must do trip -what an experience

IP anchored as we headed towards Fuerte Amador after exiting the locks. Is it LIKEKE, IP380???

Gatun Lock, Caribbean side Continental Divide,first of six,three each coast, double laned

Ship is pulled into/thru 1.6 mile long locks by mechanical mules on tracks

In the first lock, notice the water levels, we were lifted 85 feet up to the level of Gatun Lake

From stern of ship, ships entering behind us. Cost for our ship to transit - $250,000

Earthern dam that created Gatun Lake

Narrow 9 mile long Gaillard Cut.

Pedro Miguel Lock. Each is 1000' long,110'wide,deepest draft permitted 40'

Gravity drains water,approx. 197 million liters fresh water used each lockage

Riveted steel,65'wide,7'thick,range from 47-82'high,hollow,floats,largest 745 tons

Only 40hp motor needed to open/close, no pumps used to fill/empty,all by gravity

Bridge of Americas. Sun rises Pacific,sets Caribbean due to "S" shape of country

Meca sailboats. Looking towards Panama City

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The International IPYOA administration team.