TOWING  USS MISPILLION AO-105

February 20-21, 2012 in Panama

Bob Remmer hitched a ride to tow anchored in Panama Bay, outside of the canal entrance on 2-20-2012.

 

Now on Elsbeth II, Bob snapped photo of "Bridge of the Americas"

 

From Elsbeth II, Bob snapped photo of Mispillion moored at Rodman Naval Station

Across the pier is Naval Frigate USS Ingraham FFG-61. Here on the 20th, all crew members enjoyed Panama's Carnival time.

 

The tow leaving Miraflores Locks

 

Exiting the 2nd set of locks, Pedro Miguel.

 

Moving on to CULEBRA CUT past the Centennial Bridge.

 

Elsbeth II moored for the night in Lake Gatun.

Notice the Dam which holds the lake level up from GATUN LOCKS to Pedro Miguel locks.

 

Wednesday - February 22, 2012

Elsbeth II left the mooring at about 1100

At 1130 she appeared at the locks

 

Elsbeth II and Mispillion are ready to step down

 

And on into the Caribbean at 1310