Gems of the Globe: From Ocean to Ocean (Thru the Panama Canal)

A map shows the old sea route around Cape Horn versus new route through Panama Canal, Cristobal Colon, Balboa sides of canal. Shows diagram of locks, Gatun Lake, Continental Divide, Gold Hill and Galhard Cut, piers. An ocean liner goes through the canal, CU on a model of the canal system shown. Description of process of locks, views of countryside and Panamanians. Man shown floating in small one man vessel down a river, as small waterfalls are visible. Ocean liner seen making its way through the canal.