Gatun
[gah-toon]
- a town in the N Canal Zone of Panama.
- a large dam near this town. 1½ miles (2 km) long.
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You know its location: a mile, perhaps, from Gatun Dam and the spillway.
Raiders InvisibleDesmond Winter Hall
“The papers concerning the Gatun plot, for instance,” said the lieutenant.
Boy Scouts in the Canal ZoneG. Harvey Ralphson
However, the party was not destined to reach Gatun as speedily as was anticipated.
Boy Scouts in the Canal ZoneG. Harvey Ralphson
They are removing explosives, explosives to be used in the work at Gatun.
Boy Scouts in the Canal ZoneG. Harvey Ralphson
Have your men take these cranks to Gatun and get a railroad motor.
Boy Scouts in the Canal ZoneG. Harvey Ralphson