Transit of the Panama Canal
In 1534, Charles 1 of Spain ordered the first survey of a proposed canal route through the Isthmus of Panama. More than three centuries passed before the first construction was started. The French labored 20 years, beginning in 1880, but diseases and financial and engineering problems defeated them. In 1903 Panama gained its independence from Colombia.
Shortly thereafter, Panama's Independence and paid her ten million dollars. On May 4 ,1904, the United States purchased the French Canal Company rights and properties for 40 million and construction.
The huge project was completed in 1914 at a cost of approximately 387 million.
The first official ocean-to-ocean transit on August 15, 1914.
The total cost of Dawn Princess to navigate the Canal will be approximately $270,000 USD.
Panama Canal Transit Times:
5:00 am Pilot On bored
6:30 am Arrive Gatun Locks
8:00 am Depart Gatun Locks
11:45 am Passing Gamboa Mooring
1:15 pm Arrive Pedro Miguel Locks
1:55 pm Depart Pedro Miguel Locks
2:55 pm Arrive Miraflores Locks
3:33 pm Depart Miraflores Locks
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