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Gatun lower locks
We know that this photograph was taken in 1913.
What can you tell us about this photograph?
What does this side of the lower locks do?
Please share with us in the comments section below!
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Photograph showing the locks cutage concept
Unfortunately this interesting photograph is lacking both a caption and any additional information in the record. Please help us add to our metadata.
If you can, please share in the comments section below!
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S.S. Panama in Miraflores Locks
The front of this image reads “S.S. Panama in Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal”.
This is a fabulous image of the S.S. Panama in the locks, however, the record lacks much information beyond the title shown here. Is there any additional information we should add to this photograph’s record?
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S.S. “Ancon” at the north Pier, Gatun Locks
Recently we have been discovering more photographs of the S.S. Ancon in the Panama Canal Museum Collection. We are hoping that you could expand our knowledge about this ship. Do you have any stories or memories involving this ship? Do you know someone who has seen or sailed on this ship before?
If you have any information or stories about this ship, please share your knowledge with us in the comments section!

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S.S. Ancon
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S.S. Panama in Miraflores Locks
We recently came across numerous photographs of the S.S. Panama in our collection. Please help us learn more about this ship.
Can you estimate a time period for this image? What years did it operate?Have you, or anyone you know, sailed on the S.S. Panama? What are your favorite stories about the ship?
If you have any information or stories about this ship, please share your knowledge with us in the comments section!
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Construction Crews in a Lock Chamber
This striking panoramic photograph is a favorite of the library staff who work with the collection. It has been featured in many of our publicity materials. Perhaps because it so well conveys the massive size of the canal or maybe because we see a new face every time we look.

Construction Crews in a Lock Chamber
(Click to see full size image on UFDC page)Do you see anyone you know in this photo?
Can anyone identify which lock this is?
Does this photograph elicit an emotional reaction from you, the way it does for many of us here at the library?
Tell us what you think of this image in the comments!







