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Save the Delta Queen! 
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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. |
A metal spool for winding up a rope. Placed upright on the deck, the capstan may be revolved manually or mechanically. Early in the steamboat era they were turned by hand, but in later years most boats utilized steam-powered capstans. A capstan bar is a wooden club, similar to a baseball bat, that can be inserted into a hole in the capstan to facilitate winding. Bitts at the bottom prevent the line from reversing itself. When steam operated, several gears were used to regulate the rate of revolution. A capstan could be used to pull a boat to shore, if necessary.
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. |
