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Gatun Locks Panama Canal
The set of three locks at the northern (Carribean Sea) end of the canal.
Highest Lock Lower Lock Middle Lock Mules
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Highest Lock, Of Three, Gatun Locks, The Panama Canal

The highest of three locks, of the Gatun Locks. A set of threelocks connecting the Caribbean Sea to Gatun Lake. The highest of thethree connects to Gatun Lake.

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Lower Lock, Of Three, Gatun Locks, The Panama Canal

The lowest (closest to the Caribbean Sea) lock of the Gatun Locks. A set of threelocks connecting the Caribbean Sea to Gatun Lake.

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Middle Lock, Of Three, Gatun Locks, The Panama Canal

The middle of three locks, of the Gatun Locks. A set of threelocks connecting the Caribbean Sea to Gatun Lake.

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Mules, Of The Gatun Locks, The Panama Canal

The original boats were pulled by actual mules. These railway mules hold the ships centeredin the locks.


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