Monthly Archives: November 2010

Give the Gift of History

Steamboats.com Gift Ideas – click the title to see the book at Amazon.com Lloyd’s Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters by James T. Lloyd First published in 1856, the new edition by Land Yacht Press includes a new … Continue reading

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“Hey Rocky! Watch me pull a rabbit out of the hat!”

Attached is a scan of a printed ink and color drawing of a fanciful steamboat for Rocky and his Friends aka The Bullwinkle show produced by Commodore Jay Ward and piloted by Director Brigadier Bill Scott (I’m pretty sure who … Continue reading

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Twain’s New Autobiography

The University of California, Los Angeles Mark Twain Project has launched the first of three volumes of previously unpublished parts of the Mark Twain autobiography. Click this link to buy a copy at Amazon.com. Makes a great gift for that … Continue reading

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Delta Queen Christmas Cards

Karen “Toots” Maloy has extended the deadline to order her hand-crafted Delta Queen holiday cards. Order soon, as the holiday season is already here. Click here for ordering information. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Old Delta Queen Photo

This photo just turned up on the Internet, taken circa 1963, unknown photographer, found this at Adventures of the Black Gang. My Google Alert for “Delta Queen” pulls in blogs, news, and other sources. Enjoy! Share on Facebook Tweet This … Continue reading

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Pray for the Queen Thanks Giving

Hi all – people get mad at me when I say naive and idealistic things like “we are all in this together” or “we need to act in a way to deserve the boat.” But it is true, and now … Continue reading

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Delta Grassroots Caucus Group Leads New Plan to Put the Delta Queen Back in Operation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lee Powell (202) 360-6347 or Kevin Smith (870) 816-5122 The Delta Grassroots Caucus endorses a new effort by the Save the Delta Queen 2010 coalition to buy the historic steamboatfrom the current owners, Ambassadors International, Inc.and … Continue reading

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“God Save The Delta Queen,” by The Family Secret

This track was recorded last year by local Cincinnati musicians The Family Secret. The song, entitled “God Save The Queen,” is a beautiful mountain romp about the legendary steamboat and her subsequent departure from Cincinnati. Title: God Save The Queen … Continue reading

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Delta Queen Preservation Foundation Seeks to Purchase Vessel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: November 18, 2010 CONTACT: Michelle Lisotto Derryberry Public Relations 423.755.7588 Michelle@DerryberryPR.com Chattanooga, Tenn. – Leah Ann and Randy Ingram, current operators of the Delta Queen announced that they have submitted a Letter of Intent to purchase … Continue reading

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More News on the Delta Queen

Yesterday’s news about the Delta Queen took the steamboat world by surprise. The press release stated that investors planned to buy the Delta Queen to “put her back into full operation carrying passengers on the Ohio and Mississippi River system” … Continue reading

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