What systems were built for boats to pass through the panama canal?

The Panama Canal features a series of locks, which are large chambers that raise and lower ships between the ocean and the canal's interior. The two main sets of locks are the Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side and the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores Locks on the Pacific side. These locks operate using gravity-fed water from Gatun Lake, allowing vessels to transit through the varying elevations of the canal. This innovative system enables ships to navigate the approximately 50-mile route across the Isthmus of Panama, significantly reducing travel time between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.