I hope you will not find this question too deep

[JonnyBoy12]

Sorry if this is in the wrong area, but not sure where to put it. I would like to know how deep the Panama Canal is, as had heard it was dug too shallow. I heard a figure of 28 feet, 6 inches, and that is not deep enough for large ships to navigate.

Is this correct, and where can I learn more about the Panama Canal?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

[daisya]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal and here http://www.pancanal.com/eng/index.html

[snags]

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http://answers.askkid...p_is_the_panama_canal

[Berkshirelad]

Try Wikipedia

[redman41]

Their official Website is here with all the details, Webcams and expansion Programme. Have been through it about 16 times and its one of the wonders of the World, a huge Engineering feat.

http://www.pancanal.com/eng/index.html

[dr b]

There is an excellent book called "The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914" by David McCullough. Well worth reading.

[Davethedog]

The minimum depth is 41 ft (12.5 m).

http://www.infoplease...45.html#ixzz1RzZryCcF