http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/ @ Steamboats.org Blogs - Personal Weblogs at Steamboats.org en Serendipity 1.2.1 - http://www.s9y.org/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:23:02 GMT http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/templates/default/img/s9y_banner_small.png http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/ 100 21 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/206-Delta-Queen-in-our-DISCOVER-Evansville-Henderson-issue.html#c110 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/206-Delta-Queen-in-our-DISCOVER-Evansville-Henderson-issue.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=206 nospam@example.com (Allen Dale) Mary, I think it is a SIN to not have the boats docking at Evansville, anymore! Dress Plaza should be Re-opened to allow the steamboats to dock there! The DQSC has NOT visited Evansville since the late 80's. How can we ask mayor Whienzapfel for a recendition of docking rights? Sincerely, Allen Dale. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:40:49 +0100 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/206-guid.html#c110 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/197-Evansville,-IN,-Casino-Aztar-and-river-boat-is-up-for-sale!!.html#c109 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/197-Evansville,-IN,-Casino-Aztar-and-river-boat-is-up-for-sale!!.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=197 nospam@example.com (Allen Dale) Mary, I see the City of Evansville Riverboat leaving and SOON! I have been predicting that by 2010, they will sell AZTAR as a whole and have some other ugly duckling meander up to the dock. I would LOVE to see that site religated for the AQ, and DQ to dock at! When we look back at riverboat casinos starting IN New Orleans, we are able to more accurately predict WHERE boats go after 10 years or so. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:13:23 +0100 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/197-guid.html#c109 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/190-Flatboat-to-Carry-Lincolns-Indiana-Heritage-Downriver.html#c108 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/190-Flatboat-to-Carry-Lincolns-Indiana-Heritage-Downriver.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=190 nospam@example.com (John Benson) I just wanted to know how long it took to build the boat and how many people were involved. I'm trying to make a comparison to what it took Lincoln and his 2 friends to build the boat. Approximations are good enough. Many thanks Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:24:20 +0100 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/190-guid.html#c108 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/186-Belle-of-Cincinnati-in-Evansville,-Indiana.html#c107 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/186-Belle-of-Cincinnati-in-Evansville,-Indiana.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=186 nospam@example.com (Captain Alan Bernstein) Hello Mary I was the Captain on board while we stopped @ the LST 325. We were on a 5 day 4 night trip down the Ohio River ending up on Kentucky Lake for the entire day on Sunday. All the passengers I talked to loved the LST and thought the Evansville riverboat was spetacular. It is a nice riverfront but unfortunately no visiting boats can land there. That is the reason we overnighted in Henderson. However, the passengers and myself did stay at the Executive Inn in Downtown Evansville and I will add we had a great stay there. The hotel treated us great. Thanks Evansville, the Belle of Cincinnati will be back there. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:39:47 +0100 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/186-guid.html#c107 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-Campaign-to-save-the-steamboat-Delta-Queen-just-started.html#c106 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-Campaign-to-save-the-steamboat-Delta-Queen-just-started.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=168 nospam@example.com (cb fife) Please provide an update on the effort to save the Delta Queen. When will the next opportunity occur to change the congressional decision? What effect have your efforts had to date? What will be DQ's fate if your efforts are NOT successful. CBF Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:23:43 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-guid.html#c106 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/140-Paddlewheeler-MICHIGAN.html#c105 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/140-Paddlewheeler-MICHIGAN.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=140 nospam@example.com (allen hayes) the michigan boat has been in operation since 1983 on Lake Biwa Otsu, Japan. I worked on it as for 9 months in 1984 thru the Japan Adventure Program with Lansing Community College (Michigan) there was no theme park there back then, but might be now. i visited again in 1987 and it is still operating today. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:01:05 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/140-guid.html#c105 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/154-MAL-calls-for-support-to-save-the-DELTA-QUEEN.html#c104 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/154-MAL-calls-for-support-to-save-the-DELTA-QUEEN.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=154 nospam@example.com (Norm Olsen) If we can keep cruise liners afloat which have fires aboard and people getting sick all the time, why do we have a problem with he Delta Queen, which has not had these problems. Seems like some policics involved here. And these cruise liners are always in the open sea. This is another argument to to send to our politicians. The riverboat line says Congress already passed this. I believe if enough HELL is raised they can rethink this, like they have in other rulings. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:25:34 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/154-guid.html#c104 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-Campaign-to-save-the-steamboat-Delta-Queen-just-started.html#c103 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-Campaign-to-save-the-steamboat-Delta-Queen-just-started.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=168 nospam@example.com (Paul Keith SCOTT,Sr.) I remember one time when I was on the Arkansas River the Delta Queen and The Border Star were racing.I don't remember who won the race,but I do remember how big Delta Queen was next to Border Star. I think that we need to preserve history for future generations. Paul Keith SCOTT,Sr. monsterpaul42@yahoo.com Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:15:53 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-guid.html#c103 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/158-DELTA-QUEEN-in-winter-196263.html#c102 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/158-DELTA-QUEEN-in-winter-196263.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=158 nospam@example.com (Dennis Hamilton) The DQ is at the Public Landing in Cincinnati. The Landing looked much different before the sports venues got built there. Also, the river level is higher nowadays. The large hill in the picture is Mt. Adams. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:41:39 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/158-guid.html#c102 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-Campaign-to-save-the-steamboat-Delta-Queen-just-started.html#c101 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-Campaign-to-save-the-steamboat-Delta-Queen-just-started.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=168 nospam@example.com (Capt. Joe Baer) The Delta Queen is the last of her kind and should be allowed to continue sailing. The DQ needs to be available to future generations. In this time where technology advances everyday to a faster pace than the day before, we need to remember that it possible to live at slower pace where we don’t need computers, cell phones, and tight schedules. I understand the safety concerns of SOLAS, and one thing that modern technology has given us is the ability to address those concerns and safely operate an older vessel like the DQ. When operating an older vessel like the DQ, it is done out of love and the desire to preserve history. Those of you reading this that know me know that I can speak with great authority on what it is like to own and operate an older vessel solely for the purpose of saving her from the scrap pile. I was able to save the Magnolia Belle (Bonnie Belle) for future generations to know her history and for the reasons stated above the Delta Queen must also be saved for future generations. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:10:44 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-guid.html#c101 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-Campaign-to-save-the-steamboat-Delta-Queen-just-started.html#c100 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-Campaign-to-save-the-steamboat-Delta-Queen-just-started.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=168 nospam@example.com (Bela K. Berty) In reading today's press release from MAL, I sensed that the company is baiting a hook to get public attention whipped up. What little I know of the DQ's history of impending doom in the early 1970's, I recall hearing that there was a cruise billed as the final cruise. Now, the entire season of 2008 is billed as the final SEASON. A genius of marketing! N'est-ce pas? Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:27:55 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/168-guid.html#c100 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/159-Flatboat-excursion-on-the-Ohio-River.html#c99 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/159-Flatboat-excursion-on-the-Ohio-River.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=159 nospam@example.com (Bela K. Berty) Captain Tom Schiffer's photo of Monday, July 2, 2007, is not of an authentic flatboat. The boat is probably motorized; I say that because of the rudder on the stern. An authentic flatboat would not have a rudder, but it would have sweeps. Authentic flatboats travel as the current and the wind moves them. Authentic flatboats are maneuvered by sweeping the water. A rudder on an authentic flatboat is as useful as a rudder on a hot-air balloon=useless. For more information, see www.earlysteamboats.com. In addition, consider what would happen if Captain Schiffer's steamboat would break down (a concept difficult to digest because he is such a good mechanic): He could maneuver his craft with his canoe paddle but his turning the rudder would bear no effect. Perhaps your word "authentic" referred to the historical clothing worn by the crew under their anachronistic personal flotation devices. SAFETY FIRST! Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:56:38 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/159-guid.html#c99 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/145-DELTA-QUEEN-or-DELTA-KING.html#c98 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/145-DELTA-QUEEN-or-DELTA-KING.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=145 nospam@example.com (David Dewey) My Vote is for the Delta Queen, as I have a copy of a photo taken of the bow, on what appears to be the same day--same size crowd and water waves & sky. Even during her early years on the Old Muddy, she had lifeboats on each side. They only left when the inflatables and slides were put on. The deckhouse on the Queen was removed in '48 when the decks were extended. Liam, the smaller stack you see nowadays is a modern incarnation, The greens first gave the queen an elongated modern stack, and then there have been quiet a few exepriments with stack sizes and shapes. Steamcerely, David Dewey Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:47:35 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/145-guid.html#c98 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/145-DELTA-QUEEN-or-DELTA-KING.html#c97 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/145-DELTA-QUEEN-or-DELTA-KING.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=145 nospam@example.com (Phillip Johnson) My vote is the King as well, I have been on both several times. My reason's however are simple due to how short the name appears, the two looked near identical when they were painted with the lettering on sides. Just to refresh some history, the Delta Queen was never a car ferry, she did carry cars in her lower hold, the room that today serves as her main dining salon, but she was often loaded with other cargo as well. During the 1920's to 1940's, she and the King both had lifeboats with welin davits on both sides and the bow deck house, a total of 8 in all. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:38:49 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/145-guid.html#c97 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/145-DELTA-QUEEN-or-DELTA-KING.html#c96 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/145-DELTA-QUEEN-or-DELTA-KING.html#comments http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/wfwcomment.php?cid=145 nospam@example.com (Liam D) I think this boat is the delta king. The reason I think this is because the delta queen has a bigger pilot house and because its smoke stack is smaller. The bow also apears diffrent. As a hotel today in sacremento,the delta king still has that same bow. But one thing I noticed is that there are lifeboats on the bow and on the side and the delta queen as a car ferry in 1927 never and still has no lifeboats visable to the passengers. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:23:40 +0200 http://www.steamboats.org/weblogs/archives/145-guid.html#c96