ranamou Canal Keuie.ar' 996.2)005 PIS7 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries http://www.archive.org/details/panamacanalrevie1981pana OCTOBER 1, 1981 taken during the past year to increase Canal transit capacity and to improve the service provided to Canal users. These extensive Canal modernization and capacity improvement programs, financed by revenues, are beginning to show results. They are evidence From of our commitment that the Canal will remain a vital link in the Administrator the world transportation chain. It is a commitment that is dependent to a great extent of the upon the availability of skilled employees who are dedicated to Panama Canal the enduring mission of the Canal. To that end, the Commission has set in motion Commission extensive training programs that will insure future personnel needs will be met within the context of the new relationship On the Cover between the United States and Panama. Dominaling the cover is a photo by Noteworthy for the Mel Kenned]^ two of ships from the administration of the waterway Far East completing their transit of was the confirmation in June of Gatun Locks as maintenance work this year of the Honorable proceeds on schedule. Moving clock- William R. Gianelli as the wise: a closeup of the cupola on the ' elebrating its second Assistant Secretary of the Army San Francisco Church in the Casco anniversary and ncaring the end this capacity Viejo, by Arthur Pollack: Panama's for Civil Works. In transition period defined in responsible for exhibit featuring the Canal al EXPO of the Mr. Gianelli is '80 Canal Treaty, the the SHIP in Hong Kong, by Willie K the Panama monitoring the operation of Friar: the approach to the river Panama Canal Commission has Panama Canal Commission and station at Candelarias, by Ed Arm forged ahead in meeting its serves as chairman of its truster: the SS "Cristobal" leaves commitments while maintaining a binational Board of Directors. Cristobal pier, by T. G, Kaye Ric/iey, continuity of efficient service to Since the Canal Commission a walk on the Great Wall of China bv Canal users. operates as a business that must Willie K. Fnar. Although the challenge of pay all costs and conduct a Inside front cover: As the cruise change continues to be a part of breakeven financial operation, it ship "Island Princess" moves north life at the Panama Canal, it is a subject to the pressures of bound through Pedro Miguel Locks, is challenge that is being inflation and other economic and passengers crowd along the upper "can do" I railing for a spectacular shipboard successfully met. A business fluctuations. am Commission view: by Mel Kennedy. Inside back attitude prevails and optimistic that, through cover: After 42 years of government employees continue to respond continued management emphasis service, it's the end of the line for the effectively to the demands placed on keeping costs to a minimum SS "Cristobal." seen at her familiar upon the waterway as the and retaining a dedicated and berth at Cristobal's pier 8; by Kevin tonnage of shipping moving well-trained work force, the Jenkins. Cover design: Mel Kerinedy. through the Canal reaches Panama Canal will remain a record levels. viable artery for world At right, a southbound vessel While the current outlook is commerce. moves through Pedro Miguel promising, the Canal must Locks as work on the locotnotive continue to offer efficient service tow track system is in progress. at a competitive price if it is to Renovation of the tow track remain an economical means for systems at all three locks is a shipping an important share of multimillion dollar Canal improve- world trade. With this in mind, a ment project. number of steps have been The Panama Canal Review ktmV ()( lOBtK I. IVXI ADMINISTRATOR D. P. McAuliffe In This Issue I DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR The Parfitt and the Fernando Manfredo Jr. Alianza will help push Canal transit capacity Two New Tugs ACTING DIRECTOR upwards. PUBLIC AFFAIRS A Capital Idea I OF Page 8 Willie K. Friar Canal Water Watchers by Jan Meriwether EDITOR Utilizing every mode of travel from horses to Vicki M. Boatwright helicopters, the men and ASSISTANT EDITOR womeii of the Commission's Meteorological and Fannie P. Hernandez Hydrographic Branch manage the Canal's watershed. Their work takes them into the ART DIRECTOR jungles, up the rivers and Mel Kennedy on the lakes of Panama as they monitor the Canal's ILLUSTRATION water supply. Carlos Mendez Page 10 PHOTOGRAPHY Panama Canal Commission Beauty in Two Sizes photographers who contributed The Resplendent to this edition of the REVIEW are Quetzal and Alberto Acevcdo, Don Goode, the Harpy Eagle Kevin Jenkins, Arthur Pollack One of the most beautiful birds in the world and and T. G. Kaye Richey. Other the most powerful photographers whose works ap- eagle on earth pear in these pages arc Edwin can be found in Armbruster, who supplied nearly Panama today. all of the photographs for the Page 20 "Canal Water Watchers" story; James E. Ferrara; Willie K. Friar; Casco Vicjo Mel Kennedy; Angelo J. Mariano A Walk Into Sr., staff photographer for the Panama's Past Port of New Orleans, who sup- by Susan Hall Liang plied photographs of the SS A walking tour of "Cristobal" and the Water Trans- the Casco Viejo offers a view of the portation Division staff in New bustling present alongside Orleans; and Susan K. Stabler. the silent past. Historic buildings put to present- day use and ruins undergoing restoration Official Panama Canal Publication enable the visitor to trace three centuries of Panama's history. Page 24 October 1, 1981 From the Editor If you've been wondering where the Panama Canal Review has been since last October, let me assure you, it's been around — to shipping and trade exhibitions in From the Panama Canal Hong Kong and China with its to the Great Wall former editor Willie Friar, to remote by Willie K. Friar river stations in Panama's jungles A new U.S. -China trade with Jan Meriwether and members agreement has increased of the Meteorological and Hydro- the amount of cargo graphic Branch team, to New moving through the Canal Orleans aboard the SS Cristobal bound for China. with Fannie Hernandez and to the Page 34 Viejo in the heart of Panama China shipping was the Casco focus of both City with Susan Liang. EXPOSHIP '80 It is my hope that these stories and and the Far East Trade the others contained in this issue of and Shipping Conference the Review are successful in con- held in Hong Kong. veying to you, the reader, the Page 40 continuing importance of the Pan- ama Canal to world commerce; the essential role being played by the in the safe and Kites are fun . Canal employee and work . but efficient operation of the waterway; mostly funi the richness of the culture and the by Susan K. Stabler beauty of the country in which we Kite flying is a 2,000-year- live; and the wealth of memories that old tradition being stored up by those of us originated in China and fortunate enough to be a part of it all. found its way to the The preparation of the REVIEW has Isthmus. effort of love on the Page 44 always been an part of many people. Chief among them are the staff members, who put Industrious Immigrants: in long hours of hard work during The Chinese in Panama trying times to make story ideas and Janet Lcn-Rios by photo possibilities a reality. Thanks Helping to run the Panama go also to Nan Chong, Pat Booth and Canal is part of the Beverly Williams of the Commis- Chinese-Panamanians' sion's Library/Museum and Eco- contribution to the growth for their and development of their nomist Richard Wainio adopted country. assistance in researching vital in- Page 47 formation. A special debt of grati- tude is owed to the Commission Printing Office's Jose S. Alegria, The statistics speak whose knowledge of typography and for themselves advice on layout were invaluable in Page 54 the production of this magazine. All aniclcs and illustrations in the PANAMA CANAL REVIEW may be reprinted in full or in part without further crediting the PANAMA CANAL REVIEW as SS "Cristobal" permission by the source. The REVIEW is normally published twice a year The End of the Line Yearly subscnption is $3 50 for third class mail and $6. 50 for first mail The price for back issues is $1 75 for third class by Fannie P. Hernandez class and $3 25 when sent by firsl class For subscriptions, send Canal residents hold money order made payable to the Panama Canal fond memories of Commission to PANAMA CANAL REVIEW, Panama Canal Commission Office of Public Affairs. A,P O, Miami. the voyages aboard SS Fla 34011 The editonal office is located in Room 100 Cristobal. Her Administration Building. Balboa Heights, Republic of retirement marks the end Panama. of the Panama Line. Page 56 The Panama Canal Review THIS SUMMER THE currently being procured as part of in the Western Hemisphere. Its Panama Canal Commission a Commission capital improvement outstanding feature is a unique added two new tugboats to its fleet, program to increase the Canal's cycloidal propeller system that J the H. R. Parfitt, named for the daily transit capacity. enables the tug to direct its thrust in last governor of the Canal Zone, The Parfitt, built by Thunderbolt any direction without changing its and the Alianza. The Progreso, Marine Industries of Savannah, heading.