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Name: Gamboa Southbound Reach Front Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Gamboa, , Panama

Location: Approach to Culebra Cut from Gatun Lake, Panama Canal.


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Photo: Art Meyer
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Notes:
This lighthouse served to guide southbound ships on the Gamboa Reach from Gatun Lake to Gamboa. It has been replaced by a modern tower on the opposite (east) side of the Chagres River. It is reported to be in deteriorating condition, but a preservation effort is said to be underway.

Tower Height: 45

Description of Tower: White conical tower.

This light is not operational

Date Established: c. 1913?

Date Present Tower Built: c. 1913?

Date Deactivated: ?

Current Use: Unknown.


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