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  • Dr. Earkid
    GO DBACKS!!
    • Jan 2005
    • 3196

    The Sub in the Panama Canal

    Ok, I may be getting ahead of everything but trying to classify over 1200 pictures, 700+ from the Panama Canal alone, is proving to be a daunting task. Tonight I came across our Panama Canal pics and decided to start a thread specifically showcasing the submarine that scooted in front of the Disney Magic in line to get through the canal. This was one of the highlights of my hubby's day so I thought I'd share his pics..........and I promise not to post all of the 75+ pics he took just of the sub. I hope other cruisers (Ken) will add to the pics because I'm sure someone (Ken) with a larger camera (Ken) took some clearer shots (Ken).

    We were supposed to head into the first set of locks at around 6:30 a.m. So most of us dragged ourselves out of bed to watch the exciting journey. But we are behind schedule, why? The submarine gets the right of way over Mickey Mouse. Isn't that Un-American? :lol:

    Here is one of the first clear pics we got of the sub heading into the Pedro Miguel Lock followed by mucho security.






    Moving down to the Pacific Ocean.




    Out of the Lock and headed to the Mira Flores Locks.




    The view from just above the ship's bridge.


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  • BFJen
    For You!
    • Feb 2006
    • 7704

    #2
    Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

    That's really cool to see a submarine going through the locks!!!
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    • Princess Buttercup
      MiceChatter
      • Aug 2005
      • 11113

      #3
      Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

      I have one thing to say about going through the locks:



      I powered the ship. I swear! It was me peddling that bike for 70 minutes straight! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!:lol:



      Shayne, I'm sure that Ken has tons of pictures of the Panama Canal day so I'll tell him you want him to post them just in case he didn't get your hint(s).:lol:

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      • pratt55
        Arizona's own
        MiceChat Moderator
        • Mar 2006
        • 6638

        #4
        Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

        How cool was that to see a running submarine right ahead of you guys. Great pictures.
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        • Villains Fan
          Always watching...
          • Jan 2005
          • 4257

          #5
          Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

          Thanks for the pictures Shayne, I missed the sub. All I saw was a post sticking up out of the water by the time I saw it. Those are some really good pictures too!

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          • MTNGIRL
            It's SisterP Time!
            • Aug 2005
            • 8639

            #6
            Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

            How awesome! Thanks so much, the submarine pics are wonderful.

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            • Melonballer
              Shablagoo!
              • May 2005
              • 8918

              #7
              Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

              Seeing subs is cool. I watched one come into the Shipyard at Bremerton today from the ferry. We had to wait for it too. It made me late for work.

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              • SummerInFL
                Relax
                • Sep 2005
                • 12575

                #8
                Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                Very cool! What an awesome experience for you! Was nice meeting you in person Earkid, I imagine we could have talked for hours.

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                • wolfy
                  Still wants to be a cat!
                  • Jan 2005
                  • 7149

                  #9
                  Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                  I missed the sub also, so glad you posted some pics!
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                  • quiltmaker
                    Senior Member
                    • Feb 2006
                    • 1906

                    #10
                    Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                    That's cool that you guys got to see the sub.
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                    • Westley
                      no one to be trifled with
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 696

                      #11
                      Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                      My pics didn't come out much better - I wasn't willing to elbow my way through the crowds. Kevin had the height advantage
                      But, here's what I have.




                      I was shooting from the back of the boat.
                      Last edited by Westley; 05-31-2008, 06:05 PM.


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                      • mikeland
                        World Traveler
                        • May 2005
                        • 4038

                        #12
                        Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                        Very cool. We saw a sub as we transited the canal as well.

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                        • SCUBAbe
                          no flash photography...
                          • Jan 2005
                          • 13309

                          #13
                          Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                          that is so cool.

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                          • penguinsoda
                            Jester of Randomness
                            MiceChat Moderator
                            • Jan 2005
                            • 66048

                            #14
                            Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                            Amazing!! I personally would not want to be standing on the outside of that thing!! :lol:




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                            • seenoevil
                              Minion
                              • Apr 2005
                              • 1539

                              #15
                              Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                              That is so cool! I was reading a cruisers blog and they mentioned a webcam at the locks. However, they said the webcam had been shut off while the sub went through for security reasons. Yet, I've seen dozens of pics of the sub from peoples' trip reports!
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                              • Dustysage
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                                MiceChat Administrator
                                • Jan 2005
                                • 13519

                                #16
                                Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                                What a beautiful picture:




                                It looks hand painted. Thank you for sharing!!!
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                                • Mnemorath
                                  MiceChatter
                                  • Dec 2006
                                  • 412

                                  #17
                                  Re: The Sub in the Panama Canal

                                  Originally posted by penguinsoda View Post
                                  Amazing!! I personally would not want to be standing on the outside of that thing!! :lol:

                                  They are safety -lined to the deck. Also those vests you see them wearing are called Float Coats. They are basically life jackets that auto-inflate when they hit water and have a water activated glowstick on them as well.

                                  They are basically the same thing you see flightdeck personnell wearing in any shot of a carrier's flightdeck you see on TV.

                                  Can't tell you which sub that was as I do not see a hull number and I am not sure I could tell you in any case.

                                  Though based on the pics its a Los Angelos class attack sub or SSN.
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