The Last Locks in the Panama Canal
January 29, 2009 by Jon Rochetti
Filed under Home & Living
Location: Miraflores Locks
Destination: Panama Canal
Country: Panama
Year Taken: 2007
Photographer: Scott Ableman
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The 50 mile long Panama Canal has three sets of locks, including the Miraflores Locks, pictured here. The locks connect several man-made lakes and a natural river. These locks are located nearest the Pacific Ocean are the first set after passing under the Bridge of the Americas.
Ships are assessed a toll for using the locks, based on ship length, the type of ship, as well as the type of cargo onboard. The average toll is around $55,000, with the highest toll recorded for a cruise ship was over $330,000. The lowest toll, charged to adventurer Richard Halliburton, who swam the canal in 1928 was just 36¢.
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