Lighthouse - N of Gatun Locks, Panama
Posted by: PeterNoG
N 09° 16.922 W 079° 55.164
17P E 618686 N 1026213
This lighthouse is just north of and on the east side of Gutan Locks at the northern entrance to the Panama Canal in Panama.
Waymark Code: WMM8VA
Location: Panama
Date Posted: 08/12/2014
Views: 7
Coordinates are from google maps but photos were taken from about 200 meters away on a cruise ship at the Gutan Locks.
This is the Atlantic Entrance Range Middle Light (ARLHS PAN-017; Admiralty J6132.1; NGA 110-16616.). Built in 1914, it is easily seen from ships passing through the Canal.
"Active; focal plane 30 m (98 ft); continuous green light visible only on the range line. 23 m (75 ft) concrete tower with lantern and gallery." (
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