Corozal (dredger)

The Corozal was a dipper dredge formerly operated by the Panama Canal Company. Used primarily for maintenance and dredging operations within the Panama Canal and its approaches, it played a role in keeping the waterway navigable for large vessels. Dipper dredges, like the Corozal, utilize a large bucket attached to a boom to scoop material from the seabed, which is then deposited elsewhere, typically in a designated disposal area. Information about the Corozal's specific operational history, technical specifications, and eventual decommissioning date may be limited to specialized archives or historical records concerning the Panama Canal. Its service was crucial to the Canal's function throughout its period of use.