Calle Golf in Colón District, Colón, Panama — Central America

Ancla / Anchor

Photographed By James Hulse, February 5, 2023

1. Ancla / Anchor Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ancla para barco encontrada en las labores de dragado de la entrada Atlántica del Canal. Anclas de estilo "stockless" fueron inventadas a inicios del siglo XIX y eran comúnmente utilizadas en las naves de la Marina de los Estados Unidos a inicios del siglo XX.

English:
Anchor for boat found in the dredging works of the Atlantic entrance of the Canal. Anchors like this, know as "stockless" were invented in the 19th century and commonly used on United States Navy ships at the turn of the 20th century.

Erected by Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 9° 15.883′ N, 79° 54.599′ W. Marker is in Calle Golf, Colón, in Colón District. Marker can be reached from Via a Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara, 3 kilometers south of Carr. Nuevo Bolívar. The marker is located on the grounds of the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calle Golf, Colón 0301, Panama. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Vagón Francés Decauville en Forma de "V" / Decauville French Wagon in a "V" Shape (a few steps from this marker); Ejes / Axles (within shouting distance of this marker).

Photographed By James Hulse, February 5, 2023

2. Ancla / Anchor Marker

Agua Clara Locks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 5, 2023

3. Agua Clara Locks

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.