Ruins of Fort San Lorenzo

Fort San Lorenzo had been constructed by Spain in the 16th century to defend against incursions by its enemies. It defended the Atlantic entrance to the Rio Chagres, the principal means to begin a journey to Panama City and the Pacific side before the advent of the railway. The fort had indeed come under attack during its colorful history by such personages as Sir Francis Drake and the pirate Henry Morgan. In its later years it was used as a prison until 1821. Panama023

Fort San Lorenzo

July 17th 1965
Leaving Gatun Locks, Oriana docked at port of Cristobal rather than heading directly out to sea to enable passengers time to visit Colon. At this time, Cristobal was in the American Canal Zone, Colon in Panama. (I liked the way the twin communities together were "Cristobal Colon" . Someone had been clever!) Family friends met us at the dock to show us around ... read more

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With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more

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