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Michelson
approaches the Gatun Locks |
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In
the Gatun Locks |
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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. |
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After
passing through Gatun Lake Michelson entered Culebra Cut. |
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Panama
Canal waterfalls have become a tourist attraction in recent years. |
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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.