Panama Canal locks

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Lockseed
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Canal_Zone
gptkbp:capacity large vessels
approximately 14,000 ships annually
gptkbp:challenges gptkb:battle
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1914
1904
gptkbp:construction_material concrete
gptkbp:controls electronic system
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:battle
Panamanian heritage
gptkbp:economic_impact global trade
gptkbp:educational_programs gptkb:architect
gptkbp:elevation 85 feet
gptkbp:environmental_impact ecosystem alteration
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:SS_Ancon
gptkbp:function raise and lower ships
gptkbp:height 41.2 feet
gptkbp:historical_event World War II logistics
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Ferdinand_de_Lesseps
gptkb:George_Goethals
gptkbp:historical_significance strategic maritime route
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Panama Canal locks
gptkbp:key gptkb:3
large
gravity-fed system
chamber lock
gptkbp:length 50 miles
1100 feet
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Panama
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:navigation_system buoys
tides and weather
gptkbp:number_of_rooms gptkb:Gatun_Locks
gptkb:Miraflores_Locks
gptkb:Pedro_Miguel_Locks
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1914
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Panama_Canal_Authority
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Panama_Canal
gptkbp:performance high
gptkbp:safety_features emergency gates
gptkbp:security_features pioneering engineering techniques
transformative for shipping industry
gptkbp:service_history over a century old
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:Panama_Canal_Treaty
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:travel_time 30 minutes
gptkbp:unlockable_content innovative
critical for maritime navigation
gptkbp:upgrades 2016 expansion
third set of locks
new Panamax locks
gptkbp:water_management critical
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Gatun_Lake
gptkbp:width 110 feet