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USS Iowa
in Panama Canal
The USS IOWA (BB-61) transited the Panama Canal March 26 - March 28, 2001 on its way from Rhode Island to the San Francisco Bay Area. Because of the dedicated actions of many that served aboard the USS IOWA, the ship will become a memorial instead of ending up in a scrap heap. These pictures of the ship's last transit of the Canal were taken on March 27 and 28, 2001 as it cleared Gaillard Cut and went through Miraflores Locks on the Pacific Side of the Isthmus of Panama.
USS IOWA crosses the Continental Divide
Assistance from the tug Mehaffey.
Leading tugboat, Unidad, maintains towing speed of about five knots.
The USS IOWA as it exits the last set of locks, Miraflores Locks.
Tug assistance on both sides, plus fore & aft.
The Crowley company's sea going tug, Sea Victory awaits.
Sea Victory hooks up a towing bridle for towing at sea.
Underway, Passing thru Balboa Basin.
Under the Bridge of the Americas by Balboa Yacht Club
Out to Sea.............
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information, pictures and videos can be found at the following web sites:
Iowa-class battleship
The USS Iowa's long journey to San Pedro
Photos: A battleship's final voyage
Official Website of the USS Iowa
USS Iowa BB61 in Transit Panama Canal 1986
Many thanks to Ray McClure for creating this target.