Save the DELTA QUEEN

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Name: michael woodyard
From: east liverpool, ohio
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Taken from the river because shes made of wood. The boat is never more than a few hundred yards from shore and covered in fire retarding paint. It reminds me of an old hot rod that just sits in a garage. It needs to be driven. This boat represents what helped build and shape America into what it is today. If the Delta Queen could talk, it would tell stories for years. To me she is a symbol of everything American and without her steaming the rivers is just plain sad. On a political note, this is just another example of government thinking they know whats best for the American people.

Added: March 7, 2010

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Name: Eddie B
From: Sewickley PA
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As a small child I was privlaged to meet a former Captain of the Queen Fred Way who showed me the beauty in the Stern wheelers and there is nothing more beautiful to the ears is on summers night hearing the sound of the calliope playing as I sat on my parents front porch, then getting in the car and running down to the river bank to get a peek at her, something I would like my children to experience. We cant lose the Queen, she is history, when the simple things just seeing here going down the river brought a smile to your face. I had to write I do not want to see the Queens fate turn into what I have to witness every day on the Ohio A partially sunk Becky Thatcher who cant be saved

Added: March 2, 2010

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Name: Charlie M
From: Rising Sun, IN
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I'm only 23 years old, but I have wonderful memories of going to my grandparents house right on the Ohio River down the street from my own home, and watching the Dela Queen, Mississippi Queen, and all the other beautiful steamboats lazily roll up or down river. The excitement and word would spread through my little Indiana town like lightning, and before you knew it, every one was on the river bank and Front Street awed, inspired, or just amazed that these fantastic, historic, and treasured pieces of AMERICAN MADE craftsmanship. To retires these vessels is a crime against history, and even more so,a crime against ingenuity. To simply say these steamboats are too old,unfit, or unsafe for river travel is stupid. Save the Delta Queen and all the other world famous steamboats!

Added: February 24, 2010

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Name: Vicky B
From: Lafayette, LA
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I love the Queen, she is a part of New Orleans and must be saved.

Added: February 23, 2010

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Name: David M Kemp
From: Louisville KY
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We miss our DQ, MQ, and AQ how many steamboats do we have to loose there aren't that many left. Now the Julia Belle Swain is not running. Praise be to the Bell Of Louisville and d the Natcez. maybe one day when they are all gone somebody will look back and say "hark< those are neat pictures. But will they ever know the smell of fresh steam on a crisp morning waiting for the fog to rise, or the gentle thud of bucket boards tapping the water. No they won't. it saddens me to see what this country is doing to its history. we need to do everything we can to save these boats a way of life and our heritage.

Added: February 16, 2010

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Name: Richard Rabinowitz
From: Monroe Township, NJ
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First of all, I endorse the petition to save the Delta Queen and get it in running order again. That being said, I see nothing wrong with pointing out the following: Safety is important because we don't want another Morro Castle or General Slocum or Normandie or Queen Elizabeth disaster, after all. This is why adequate safety and fire prevention systems are important.

Added: January 11, 2010

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Name: SCOTT B OWEN
From: DURHAM, NC
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We have lost so much of our history in general. Please save this maritime treasure so future generations can live the dream of life on the Western Rivers. Preserve and save the Delta Queen. Allow it full access to travel the regional rivers and become a floating educational classroom for school kids. Who knows, they may grow up to support the preservation of their own heritage!

Added: January 6, 2010

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Name: Michael Hogan
From: Chicago, IL (Louisville orig)
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We still need to fight every inch of the way for the Delta Queen. Using the argument that she is a fire trap would mean that we would have to replace/rebuild almost every commercial building which serves as a hotel/bed & breakfast throughout this country which is more than 80 years old! (Look at the old B&Bs in NYC or Chicago or any small town in America) Passengers knew/know what they entering when they board her. She needs to run again now!

Added: January 5, 2010

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Name: Terry Neu
From: Franklin, TN
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God save the Queen! We just stayed in the Queen in Chattanooga. It has been a dream since I first saw her in 1962 to do so. It would have been much better if she was sailing. Several comments have been made that advocate doing away with the nanny state. Today it is illegal to ride a wooden ship in a river. Tomorrow bungie jumping and roller coasters may go as well. Give people a chance to sign a waiver, promise not to sue, and live life. The real issue isn't safety, it's the fact that the Queen's crew is non-union.

Added: December 31, 2009

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Name: Maricke Stockdale
From: Marietta, GA
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I used to work at the original "Delta Queen steamboat Co." and fell in love with the Delta Queen. It is a remarquable vessel with an amazing and memorable authentic decor. I was 22 at the time and even so got the most unbelievable souvenir sailing on that marvelous steamboat. It is ashame to deprive people from getting the same incredible and back in time experiences. I really hope they will put this historical marvel back to sail our American rivers.

Added: December 30, 2009

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