Gatun Collection

Canal / Panama / Gatun Lock
American submarine chasers in Gatun Lock

Gatun Locks, Panama, Canal

TEXAS IN GATUN LOCKS
The U.S.S. Texas in the Middle East Chamber, Gatun Locks

Panama Canal - Gatun
The U.S.S. Arkansas passes through the Middle West Chamber of the Gatun Locks

U. s. Subs in Panamacanal
Five C-class submarines of the U.S. Navy pass through the Gatun Locks, Panama Canal

NEW MEXICO IN LOCKS
The U.S.S. warship New Mexico in Gatun Locks : both the canal and the ships using it are very vulnerable to attack at this point. Date: circa 1915

Panama Canal Construction 1912
Panama Canal Construction. Barges in the Panama Canal under construction. Upper Lock at Lake Gatun looking toward Lake Gatun, tugs, dredges, barges, etc. making first lockage into Lake Gatun

Central America, Panama, Panama Canal creates the shortest possible between the Atlantic
Panama, Panama Canal creates the shortest possible between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

PENNELL: GATUN LOCK, 1912. Gatun Lock - end of the day. Workers at the end of a day of construction at the Gatun Lock in the Panama Canal. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1912

PANAMA: CANAL ZONE, c1910. The bowling alley of the Gatun Y. M. C. A. in the Canal Zone
PANAMA: CANAL ZONE, c1910. The bowling alley of the Gatun Y.M.C.A. in the Canal Zone, built for American civilian workers. Postcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, 1910s. The pouring of mixed cement for the construction of the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal. Original souvenir photopostcard from Panama City

Machinery for working gates, Gatun locks, Panama Canal

PANAMA: STEAMSHIP, 1939. Commemoration exercises, Gatun Lock, Panama Canal. Panorama, 1939

PANAMA: CANAL ZONE, c1910. Lobby of the Y.M.C.A. at Gatun, in the Canal Zone, built for American civilian workers. Postcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. View of Gatun Locks, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Mitre sill for gates at Gatun Locks, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. General view of spillway, looking north, at Gatun Locks, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Spillway under construction at Gatun, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL: CONCRETE. Concrete mixing plant at Gatun, Panama Canal Zone. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Putting in gates at upper lock, east chamber, at Gatun, Panama Canal Zone. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. West lock, looking north, at Gatun Locks, Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Looking south over Gatun Locks and Gatun Lake Emergency Dam. Stereograph view, c1910

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Pier on which electric mules will run for towing ships on the canal, at Gatun Locks. Photopostcard, c1910

PANAMA CANAL: LOCKS. View looking north showing the upper chamber, east lock, and construction trestle for erecting gates, at Gatun, Canal Zone, Panama. Photographed c1910

Panama Canal
1st March 1927: Gatun Locks on the Panama Canal. (Photo by J. B. Helsby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The pool and billiard room at the Gatun Y. M. C. A. in the Panama Canal Zone, built for American civilian workers
PANAMA: Y.M.C.A. c1910. The pool and billiard room at the Gatun Y.M.C.A. in the Panama Canal Zone, built for American civilian workers. Photograph by Thomas J. Marine, c1910

Gatun locks on Atlantic-side of the Panama Canal nearing completion, 1913. The construction of these locks was one of the great civil engineering feats of the early twentieth century. Photograph

aerial view of tropical lowland forest bordering Lake Gatun, in Soberania National Park, Panama

PANAMA CANAL, 1888. Ferdiand Lesseps canal under construction. Wood engraving, English, 1888

Upper Locks and Emergency Dams - Panama Canal at Gatun, Panama Date: 1923

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Looking south at middle lock, east chamber, Gatun Locks, on the Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

Outlet of the Spillway, Gatun Dam, Panama Canal

Gates under construction, East chamber, Gatun locks, Panama Canal

View of all the Gates in West Chamber, Gatun Locks, Panama Canal

Middle and Lower Locks, Gatun, Panama Canal

Gatun locks, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Gatun Lock, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Panama Canal - Gatun Spillway
The Gatun spillway on the Panama Canal - part of a flood control program to combat water level change brought about by torrential rain (during the rainy season)

VERMONT IN GATUN LOCKS
The U.S.S. Vermont in Gatun Locks

Canal / Panama / Uss Rh Isld
USS Rhode Island in Gatun Lake

Gatun Lock and Liner
The American Dollar Line steamship President Van Buren passes through Gatun Lock

Gatun Spillway
The four sluice gates of Gatun spillway in the act of discharging - a striking spectacle which attracts the locals

Gatun Lock Aerial View
Birds eye view of the Gatun sequence of locks

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"Gatun Locks: Connecting Continents through the Panama Canal" Located in Central America, specifically in Panama, Gatun Locks is a crucial component of the world-renowned Panama Canal. Constructed in 1912 as part of the ambitious project to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, these locks serve as a vital gateway for international maritime trade. Gatun Locks play a significant role in shortening travel distances between continents. By utilizing this engineering marvel, ships can bypass lengthy journeys around South America's treacherous Cape Horn or through the Strait of Magellan. Instead, they traverse through Gatun Locks to reach their destinations efficiently. The strategic location Locks has not only benefited global commerce but also played an essential role during historical events. During World War II, U. S. Submarines utilized the Panama Canal to quickly navigate from one ocean to another, ensuring swift deployment and reinforcement efforts. With its impressive scale and intricate mechanisms, Gatun Locks have become an iconic symbol of human ingenuity and perseverance. The construction process itself was no small feat; it required immense manpower and resources to complete this engineering masterpiece that stands strong even today. As we reflect on history's pages, HMS Renown comes into focus—a British battlecruiser that transited through Gatun Locks during its voyage across the globe. This momentous event further highlights how this lock system connects nations worldwide. Moreover, let us not forget Pennell's depiction capturing Gatun Lock at dusk—an awe-inspiring sight where nature meets human craftsmanship harmoniously. The tranquil ambiance enveloping these locks at day's end serves as a testament to their enduring beauty. Gatun Locks stand tall as an emblematic landmark within Texas-sized gates situated along the remarkable Panama Canal route—connecting continents while creating opportunities for economic growth and cultural exchange on a global scale.