Not even one single argument has been given by Rep. Oberstar or any other opponent of the exemption for the Delta Queen. Not one single precise and detailed argument that explains why they think the Delta Queen is a fire hazard. They just repeat the same lies and stupid comparisons with pre-Civil War boiler explosions, 747 aircrafts and other stuff that is far away from truth and reality.

I'd really like to encourage everyone, especially journalist working on a Delta Queen story, to...

Franz Neumeier

A small piece of documentation I'd like to share: Here is the required disclaimer from the Delta Queen tickets all passengers have to sign together with the Terms and Conditions in order to get on board. The part about the wooden superstructure not meeting all requirements for fire safeta is printed in bold letters. Here is how it reads:

If embarking the Steamboat Delta Queen, you hereby acknowledge that the wooden construction of the Delta Queen's passenger berthing areas prevents...

Franz Neumeier

Just found at the website of "Poplar Mechanics" magazine: In the Septemer 1962 edition they had a model plan and instructions on how to build your own Delta Queen wind-up model that's propelled by a rubber band. On their website they published a PDF file of this article "Modeling the Delta Queen - Last of the Mississippi River overnight passenger steamboats, this 285 ft. stern-wheeler carries vacationers on leisurely 10 m.p.h. river cruises".

Franz Neumeier

We've just received an e-mail from New Zealand from which you can read between the lines how stunned people are about the Delta Queen's situation even as far away as New Zealand. What an absurd idea to destroy such an icon with fans all over the world. When I receive e-mails like this it makes the situation to appear even more unreal than it is already.

I'd like to share this e-mail with you:
"Hi, I have just seen your website for saving the Delta Queen river boat, as I dont live...

Franz Neumeier

A special "Save the DELTA QUEEN" steamboat rally will take place Thursday, June 12 beginning at 11:30 a.m. along the Ohio River Levee at the corner of Front and Greene Streets in Marietta.

The June 12th rally is open to the public and will feature speakers from the American Sternwheel Association, Senator Joy Padgett, state and local government representatives, and other noted officials. Musical entertainment will feature Tony Ellis, banjo player formerly with Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass...

Franz Neumeier