Panama Canal Pictures

Gatun Locks, Closed Gates A set of gates on the Gatun locks, closed since the water level between our chamber and the next chamber to the north is different.

Gatun Locks Opening Now that the water level has dropped in this chamber o fthe Gatun Locks, the doors are opening to let out ship move north into the next lock Chamber. (Gallery: Travel Journals > Costa Rica 12 > Panama Canal Pictures)

View of Northernmost Gatun Lock This is a view of the northernmost lock chamber on the Panama Canal. Ahead is the Caribbean Sea (Atlantic Ocean). As soon as the water levels equalize, our ship will move north into this last lock chamber to be lowered to the level of the Atlantic Ocean. In the distance, the blue ship went through the locks ahead of us and is now streaming its cargo of cars to the Eastern United States or Europe.