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The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under the promptings of a brave, determined spirit. ~ Mark Twain ~ |
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Early Levy Scene at Cape Girardeau River Front, 1910
Care to Examine this photo?
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Let me share this with you. I am always thrilled by the account of an old steamboat, how powerful she was, and some of her adventures and sometimes, of her demise. Here, however, is the modern day tale of a modern day steamboat adventure. Don't let me spoil it for you.
Listen to Capt. Hay's account of the birth of "The Wabash Queen"
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Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen at Natchez, Mississippi. During "The Great Steamboat Race" 1990 |
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This was exciting! Yes, I was there! Yes, I took the photo!
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Same two Boats... Same Race 1998... Cape Girardeau, Missouri Same Excitement... Same Photographer |
A close look at the Mississippi Queen's "Department of Persuasion" |
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River History has a dark side too. Read the account of the"Sultana Disaster"
the worst maritime disaster in history! Yes, even worse than the Titanic in
number of lives lost.
