|
Save the Delta Queen! 
Support our campaign to save the historic steamboat Delta Queen. YOUR action is needed. Please read about the details at the Save the Delta Queen Campaign's website and sign our > online petition. |
|
Save the Delta Queen!
Support our campaign to save the historic steamboat Delta Queen. YOUR action is needed. Please read about the details at the Save the Delta Queen Campaign's website and sign our > online petition. |
more information
The Mississippi Queen was built by Jeffboat Inc. in Jefferson, Indiana, from 1973 to 1975. Her owner, the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, says, she is "the fulfillment of Mark Twain's dreams". The Mississippi Queen was launched on November 30, 1974. Until her christening on April 20, 1975, in Louisville, KY, she was referred as "Hull 2999". She went into passenger service on July 20, 1976.
The Mississippi Queen is 382 feet long, 68 feet wide and has a height of 71 feet to the top of the twin telescoping stacks. There are 208 staterooms for a total of 422 passengers. The Mississippi Queen has the world's largest calliope with 44 gold plated solid-brass pipes, specially built for the Mississippi Queen.
You will find more about the story of the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. in the history of the Delta Queen. The Mississippi Queen went out of service in October, 2001, due to the bancruptcy of the parental company of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, the American Classical Voyages. Fortunately, the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. finally was bought by Delaware North Companies, Inc. and went back in service on May 7, 2002. Today the American Queen is owned by Majestic America Line.
Steamboats.org recommends ...For bookings on Majestic America Line and Riverbarge cruises, please contact our favorite travel agent, Phyllis Dale. She is a specialized expert for river travel. www.phyllisdale.com phyllisdaletravel @cfl.rr.com Note: Phyllis does not book day excursions. |
Pictures
Videos
Whistle