Can nuclear submarines pass through the Panama Canal?

#BrightOceanus Can nuclear submarines pass through the Panama Canal?
Even today, it is common for U.S. warships and other military vessels to transit the canal, and American submarines do so frequently.

[@jlford30]

Yes, went through the ditch many decades ago....

[@jlford30]

and got the 'card'...

[@jeffcarnegie6967]

short version: Submarines can pass through the canal but must be surfaced. Submarines don't like to be surfaced. Kind of defeats the purpose.