Final Whistle Salute to Cincinnati

[Franz Neumeier]

There is still hope that this was not the Delta Queen's final whistle salute to Cincinnati. Let's not stop fighting for our beloved boat.

Here are some pictures Tom schiffer and John Fryant took from MISSIE yesterday when the Delta Queen was leaving Cincinnati, her last scheduled stop at city this year.

[Franz Neumeier]

and some more pictures, again taken from MISSIE by John Fryant and Tom Schiffer when the Delta Queen was leaving Cincinnati yesterday.

The first two pictures are self-explaining; picture no. 3 shows Tom Schiffer (far left side) taking pictures.

Thanks Tom and John for the pictures and for documenting these heard-breaking moments.

[Carmen]

Here are more photos by cincinnati.com.

You might see some familiar faces of .orgers :-) (Hi, Jim, Linda, David, Pat T, Barb H, JoAnn and more)!

And here´s the article.

Carmen

[John Fryant]

Although I've been on the DQ many times, Tuesday afternoon was my first time aboard Missie. It was a trip of mixed emotions; sad to see the DQ leaving Cincinnati for perhaps the last time and happy for my first trip in a real steam launch. We made some really close passes by the Queen and I was very dissapointed to see her big sternwheel in such sad looking condition. A thorough cleaning and new paint are badly needed! I realize it is nearing the end of the season, but they used to keep the wheel in much better shape at all times.