Ships classified as Panamax are of the maximum dimensions that willfit through the locks of the Panama Canal, each of which is 1000 ft long by 110 ft wide and 85 ft deep. Thus a Panamax ship will usually have dimension of close to 965 ft long (294m), 106 ft wide (32.3m) and a draft of 39.5 ft (12.04m). This is a tight fit that leaves little margin for piloting error.
Royal Carribeans Radiance Class is the way to go for panama canal cruises. It's the largest cruise ship that can go through the Panama Canal.
The process of blowing up your boat - or other vehicle - in the hopes of destroying nearby enemies. Also used to mean a risky, last ditch attempt, often involving a sacrifice, to reach a goal. While this procedure is, in fact, named after the South American country, it was not conducted for the first time there. Instead, the first Panama was performed in Nicaragua. Those who performed it simply thought they were in Panama.
Al Giordino: What do you think, Dirk?
DirkPitt: Uh... I think we need to pull a Panama!
Al Giordino: A Panama? A *Panama*?
Admiral James Sandecker: A Panama? No! No Panama!
Person from Panama, a highly developed latino country which connects Central and South America together. Majority of those in America are of West Indian ancestry being their ancestors immigrated from islands such as Jamaica or Barbados to build the canal. Country as a whole has a strong Caribbean culture fused with their latino identity. Originators of Spanish Reggae. Proud people that party hard and are extremely friendly. Many times flip words in slangie "Que Sopa!?" for "Que Paso" (translation: Whats Up!?)
Ruben Blades is a Panamanian American. Most Spanishpeople know him for his song "Pedro Navaja"
Panamanians love going to Carnival, eat arroz con pollo, and drink Abuelo rum