Panama Canal Photos


Michelson approaches the Gatun Locks

In the Gatun Locks

Gatun Locks control building. Note the sign commemorating the canal's 50th anniversary.

Chet Headley observing canal operations from what looks like the top of Michelson's 04 level.

After passing through Gatun Lake Michelson entered Culebra Cut.

Panama Canal waterfalls have become a tourist attraction in recent years.

Michelson in Culebra Cut.

The above photos taken by by Chet Headley document Michelson's daylight transit of the Panama Canal during the autumn of 1964. His most informative eyewitness account of the day can be found here. Thanks to Chet for permission to use his photos.