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How does the lock system work on the Panama Canal?

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The Panama Canal is really an engineering marvel par excellence. Learn why the Panama Canal was made and how the lock systems work. The creation of the Panama Canal was a huge benefit to merchants and travelers. read more

The Panama Canal system of locks allows ships to ascend and descend in steps, like a staircase, keeping them perfectly level at all times. There are three upward steps and three downward steps. When this system was built in 1914, it was one of the greatest works of engineering in history. read more

The Panama Water Lock System consists of a total of three setsof locks-12 locks- to help vessels transit between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans via artificial lakes and channels. Before the canal expansion, which was completed in 2016, the canal had two lines with two sets of the lock at both ends of the canal. read more

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