[iowamark]

The Delta Queen in St. Louis in 1997

[fella]

I'm wondering if fast ferries like Irelands Johnathan Swift could be successful on our rivers coasts.

[octex]

Interesting.

My step-daughter’s father in law was the principal booking agent for trips on the Delta Queen for many years. He sold the trip packages, arranged events and entertainment, etc. He would travel on the boat along with the passengers to ensure their satisfaction.

Unfortunately, he died of cancer around ‘90. Fortunate in a way, I guess, as he did not have to witness the demise of the Delta Queen.

[eartick]

Good luck to the new owners.

Love riding on the steamer paddle wheels. Going to the boiler rooms and watching the pistons drive the wheel is an experience you soon don’t forget.

[Bartholomew Roberts]

As an FYI, the original owners lost the exemption because they were Republican donors. The democrats refused to continue the exemption as political payback.

And were quite vocal at the time, bragging about it.

[moovova]

“’He’s not optimistic’ ...Driscoll said. ‘It’s a relic.’”

Mr. Driscoll, sir...that’s the point.

[Nepeta]

One of my fondest childhood memories from the 1950s is of watching rats jump off the Delta Queen at Cincinnati’s Public Landing.