| Robert Druckemiller | 20/Aug/2002:14:11:43 | |
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I am looking for any and all information about the steamboat ''ECLIPSE'',which blew up at JOHNSONVILLE,TENNESSEE on January 27,1865. My ancester Thomas Sparks of the 9th Indiana Light Artillery was killed in the explosion MY HOME ADRESS IS 853 sOUTH AVE.TOLEDO,OHIO,43609 thanks for any information,BOB |
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| Robert Druckemiller | 20/Aug/2002:14:04:52 | |
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I am looking for any and all information about the steamboat ''ECLIPSE'',which blew up at JOHNSONVILLE,TENNESSEE on January 27,1865. My ancester Thomas Sparks of the 9th Indiana Light Artillery was killed in the explosion MY HOME ADRESS IS 853 sOUTH AVE.TOLEDO,OHIO,43609 thanks for any information,BOB |
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| Jenn Shirk | 19/Aug/2002:15:00:14 | |
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I am in search for the name of a family who owned a steamboat building company in England during the 1800s... in search of my great great grandfather's original name. His orginal last name begin with B and thats mostly what I know. I am trying to trace my history and would like to know his orginal name.. his first name was Austin Pete B. and he was part of a family who owned a steamboat building company, but when he married a Irish girl his family disowned him and he changed his name. If anyone has any information about this, please let me know at my email, Shirkychick@hotmail.com Thank you |
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| Lois Pina | **** FREE CATALOGS **** | 17/Aug/2002:10:00:25 |
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| Nori | Steamboats | 16/Aug/2002:19:42:46 |
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Dear Howell, There is a reporter who used to work for the Delta Queen company in the 1970s, who is currently researching a story on the corporate history of the Delta Queen. If his story is published, you will see a notice on our Latest News page (https://steamboats.com/research/archive.html). He is in the inquiry process, so check back in a few months. The boat has an interesting corporate history, passing through several sales, mergers, etc. I think that for most of the 90s the boats belonged to American Classic Voyages. You can read the most recent events at this page: https://steamboats.com/latestnews-acv.html I hope this helps, Nori |
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| Nori | Steamboats | 16/Aug/2002:19:38:54 |
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Dear Carl, You can answer questions if you want. If you need to charge a fee, then please state that up front if you contact people. If you want to have a listing on our link pages, please write out what you want it to say and I will post it. I can also mention you on our FAQ page and mention that you charge a fee for your services. Link page: https://steamboats.com/research/links1.html FAQ page: https://steamboats.com/about.html There are a lot of people seriously searching for their roots, so perhaps you can help some of our visitors. Sincerely, Nori |
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| Larry Backer | 16/Aug/2002:14:27:57 | |
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I am looking for information on the steamboat "Gladiator" which was used to ferry trups to Corinth MS in 1862. My great great uncle Anton Capser USA was drowned when the boat was docked too hard on shore at Brown's Landing Tenn. I am interested in pictures of the Gladiator, and information on it's voyages in April, May, and June 1862. Thank you Larry Backer |
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| ron Byrd | 16/Aug/2002:07:02:03 | |
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Looking for information and photographs of steamboat HORIZON used in cival war..any help appreciated |
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| carl hugh jones | 15/Aug/2002:21:20:47 | |
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this is an interesting site, Who answers the questions? I do research for individuals for a fee on river families. I have thousands of names in my files. |
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| Howell | 15/Aug/2002:19:36:00 | |
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I havent read any info on the delta Queen between 1990-2000. Where can I find any? Howell |
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| Larry Walton | 09/Aug/2002:11:16:29 | |
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Do you know anything about the river steamer "Pride of the West" out of St. Louis in the 1850's? Captian,Crew names - what happened to it? |
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| Herb | 06/Aug/2002:19:39:50 | |
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Looking for information on Nathan Wintringer and his career on the Ohio River between Steubenville and Pittsburgh; Probably 1870-1900 |
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| CHERYL | 02/Aug/2002:19:57:38 | |
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WHICH STEAMBOAT OR RIVERBOAT, HAD THE MOST DEATHS, AND IN WHAT YEAR WAS THERE ANY BOAT, THAT HAD MORE DEATHS THEN THE TITANIC |
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| James | 02/Aug/2002:14:08:54 | |
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Looking for photos or drawings of a VERTICAL BEAN STEAM ENGINE. In particular, an engine that might have been installed on a river steamer in 1853; however any reference is welcome that will suffice to show the difference between the vertical beam design and other designs common around mid-century ot later. The engine of particular concern was aboard Confucius (460 tons), a sidewheel paddle steamer built by Thos. Collyer, New York, 1853, for for coast and river service in China. She was unusual in that her hold was 11 and 1/2 feet, with an 8 foot draft in ballast; I assume from this that her engine may not have been on deck, but rather mounted below deck with the shafts driving the sidewheels at deck level. She left the American record books when she was sold to the Chinese in the late 1850s and converted to a gunboat. jfl@usa.net |
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| Dennis Hamburg | 01/Aug/2002:22:35:38 | |
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I would like to get information about the sternwheeler Gleaner which sank in 1941 at the mouth of the Skagit River in Washington State. Thanks for any information you can give |
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| Maura LaRie | 28/Jul/2002:17:48:06 | |
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Everything I find on Chris Greene really only refers to his short life. His wife LaRie was my grandmother's cousin and both my mother and I were named for her. Anyone have any ideas for more information on this? |
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| Ray | 27/Jul/2002:13:14:29 | |
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I'm seeking any information available on 2 sidewheel steamboats active on eastern waterways (Hudson or Delaware rivers?) prior to 1890. They are called, "St. Johns" and "Republic" Thanks Ray |
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| Bert Greeley | 21/Jul/2002:12:15:50 | |
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I am looking for a model or plans for the steamboat 'Red Bluff', which ran the Sacramento River. I am guessing about 60 feet, stearn wheeler, fairly compact design, one boiler. It would be helpfull if the plans were 1/87th scale, but I can convert. Ther is a model the correct size in the San Francisco Maritime Museum; however, it appears to be a custom job. This is intended to be used in a dock scene on my HOn30 railroad. Thanks Bert |
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| william anserson | 19/Jul/2002:18:26:19 | |
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I would like to know how to tell if the wheel i have is a steamboat wheel. It has been in the family a few years now.where can i find information on them ? Thank you. |
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| Jan Rodman | Wells Landing B&B | 14/Jul/2002:20:01:19 |
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I live at Wells Landing, a riverboat landing (from 1898-1914)on the Columbia River in British Columbia, Canada. We have a map from 1897 showing Wells Landing and we are researching information about the riverboats that travelled this area. The names I have found are: Duchess, 1886, CLine, Marion, Pert, Gwendolyn, Ruth, Hyak, Selkirk, North Star, Klahowya. We would like to have a reproduction or small "African Queen" back here on the river. Any information would be welcome. Thanks |
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| W H Sheppard | 13/Jul/2002:07:32:16 | |
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My grandfather, Hamilton Sheppard, was purported to be a steamboat captain for Grays Iron Line. The line was established in 1863 and operated out of Pittsburgh Pa. Any inoformation on Hamilton Sheppard, Grays Iron Line or where I might obtain same would be appreciated. W H Sheppard |
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| John McFarland | 11/Jul/2002:10:17:17 | |
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I read once that steamboats at a busy port would land at a levee bow first and then back out for departure into the channel.Is this true? All of the old photos I see show the boats parallel to the bank. Did passengers on shorter trips have cabins or stateroom? Or could they pass the whole trip on deck? Thanks John |
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| Charly Michel | 07/Jul/2002:05:02:33 | |
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Hi, This is Charly from Germany. So I visited the States befor, I've never bveen at the "Ol man River" This is one of the dreams of my life. My wife and me plan a journey on a steamboot, but jet we don't know when. So I was pleased to find some informations here in the net. Thank you and grretings from Europe to you all Charly |
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| John Smithe | Web Hosting Australia | 05/Jul/2002:06:37:02 |
| Great Looking website, I like the colors. Thanks for the info. | ||
| e.n. lashney | 04/Jul/2002:13:55:46 | |
| love the queen............. | ||
| Chris Osborn | 04/Jul/2002:12:42:59 | |
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i worked on the dq from 76 to 81 with my brothers Randy and Ted Randy and I each received our mates licenses while on the boat |
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| Frank Trumpy | Trumpy Family Homepage | 03/Jul/2002:08:47:19 |
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I am seeking information about the steamboat Majestic, formerly called the Keystone State. The Majestic sunk in the Mississippi near Alton, Illinois early on a Friday morning ind June of 1914. My great uncle was a musician in the Majestic the night she sank. I inherited his gold watch which he claimed saved his life. He decided not to swim for it and to start climbing to keep his watch dry. When the sun came up he realized the captain had backed out into the center of the channel after he hit a sandbar. It was a half mile to shore and way too far to swim. I seek more details, original news stories, etc. I believe the captain was charged with negligence and may have lost his license over the incident. Thanks. Frank Trumpy, fdtrumpy@netins.net |
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| William H sheppard | 03/Jul/2002:07:39:52 | |
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| sarah winkworth | 03/Jul/2002:00:20:36 | |
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i have to do a project on the first commercial steam ship- robert fulton. i was wondering if you could help me. I was wondering what were the disadvantages of this invention in the Industrial Revolution and how it effected society in good and bad ways. how did it contribute to the Industrial Revolution? |
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| Janice Alston | FREE STUFF | 29/Jun/2002:13:28:36 |
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Love the photographs. Thanks |
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| George Deeming | 27/Jun/2002:13:47:14 | |
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Can anyone help me? I would like to get a print of a painting entitled GIANT STEAMBOATS ON THE LEVEE AT NEW ORLEANS, painted in 1853 by Hippolyte Sebron. The original is supposed to be at Tulane University in New Orleans but no-one there will get back to me or even knows about the painting. Thank you. |
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| Tina | 25/Jun/2002:16:53:44 | |
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I apologize for signing the book again, but I forgot to include my email address regarding purchasing pictures of the Delta Queen. I am new to doing this. My email address is: tleib@dubuquebank.com Thank You |
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| Tina Leib | 25/Jun/2002:16:49:33 | |
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I enjoyed looking at your photos of the Delta Queen and would be very interested in purchasing one for my boyfriend if that is possible. He loves the whole nostalgia of the boat and is a big history buff. It would rock his world if I could get a picture. I am starting to understand why the fascination. It is a grand boat!!! If I can get a picture, please contact me at my email address. Thank you!! |
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| Tina Leib | 25/Jun/2002:16:44:46 | |
| I like the photos you have of the boat on your website and would be | ||
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| Beth | 24/Jun/2002:08:49:54 | |
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I am trying to find out information about furniture that was used on Steam Boats. I have two chairs that have arms that are as high as the back with lions heads at the end of the arms. One is a rocker the other a straight chair. The person that we aquired these chairs from believed that they came from a river boat. If you have any info it would be appreciated. |
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| Gari-Anne Patzwald | 24/Jun/2002:06:07:53 | |
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About 1895, a minister named L. C. Mast of the Church of God converted a show boat to what he called the "Gospel Ark" and operated a ministry on the Ohio River for two or three years. I would like to find out the name of the show boat. Does anyone know? I believe that the actual work to convert the boat to religious use was done at Wheeling, WV, but I am not sure of this. |
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| holly | 20/Jun/2002:20:32:01 | |
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Could someone provide me with some info about the Bama Belle Riverboat ride on the black warrior river in Tuscaloosa, Alabama? It will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. |
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| jarvis cotton | 16/Jun/2002:05:08:45 | |
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does anyone know if there was a "Robert E Lee?" steamboat (per the song "Waitin' for the Robert E Lee". Are there photos? Was it a sidewheeler or sternwheeler? We have a babrbershop chorus and would like to make a cardboard mockup in a musical preentation |
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| Rory | 13/Jun/2002:09:14:30 | |
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I'm a looking for any information / statistics of trade after the Steamboat came along. Also any first hand captains journal explaining benefits of the Steamboat to the trading industry. |
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| Nancy Hahn | 12/Jun/2002:05:44:10 | |
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Looking for a model or photos of the "General Slocum." 1904 Steamboat disaster Queen of Excursion Steamers, NYC. Thanks. |
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| Bob | http://www.arcticseakayakingadventures.com | 07/Jun/2002:09:35:56 |
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| Renee Sexton | 05/Jun/2002:05:21:06 | |
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My husband and I have just purchased the family home of former Delta Queen Captain Harry Louden in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Sayler Park, on the Ohio River. We are restoring the home and I hope to include Harry's history in the decor and presentation. A neighbor who knew Harry told me that every time the Delta Queen passes by on the river, the Captian toots her horn in Harry's memory. If anybody has any information on Harry or the house, or if you have any advice on where I should go in my research, I would appreciate it. Thank you. Renee Sexton OUbobktn@yahoo.com |
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| sherley moore | 02/Jun/2002:12:07:35 | |
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I am doing research on my family and in 1860 Ferrington or Herrington L. Lemons was living in Fayette Co., AL and said he was a steamboat pilot. I assume that just because he was a pilot it did not make him a captain so my question is, did he have a license to be a pilot and where could I find these records? There is also a Henry Temon (but I believe it is mispelled and should be Lemons) in Mobile Co., AL in 1850 who was a pilot. Both of these men were from South Carolina. I know this is an unusual question but your help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Sherley Moore |
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| Howard W. Hudson | 01/Jun/2002:17:26:05 | |
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In 1942 I was assigned to the USS Pennsylvania in SFO. The Delta Queen was along side and was used for living quaters because the Pennsy was being worked on 24 hours a day. I lived on the Delta Queen for about two months. I was just 17 at the time and I learned how to shave aboard the ship. What memories. Howard Hudson |
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| stacie inman | 01/Jun/2002:16:25:28 | |
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I am looking for information regarding a riverboat named the U.S. Engineer. My late grandpa was Captain Paul H. Johnson. The history of my grandfather and the boat would probably be linked to the southern Indiana area. (Evansville and Mt. Vernon) I know there is a model of his boat somewhere in a museum, but I have yet to locate it. If anyone can help, please contact me. Thanks, Stacie |
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| Steve Shanesy | 29/May/2002:10:36:23 | |
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I spent the better part of the '70's working in the Fourth Street office of the Delta Queen company and it was a memorable time indeed. We "Saved The Delta Queen" at least twice, participated in the delelopment and building of the Mississippi Queen at Jeffboat, Inc., got to know Fred Way, Jr., enjoyed the company and the antics CW Stolle and Clyde Glass of the Belle of Louisville group, even survived the shakedown and maiden voyages (yes voyages, it took a couple times to get it right!) of the Mississippi Queen. What an incredible cast of characters I called co-workers and friends; Betty Blake, Bill Muster and Capt. Ernie Wagner -- all larger than life and each amazing individuals in their own respects. Of course, there were many others like Franklin Myles, Vic Tooker, Capt. Gabe, Don Deming, the list could go on and on. Of them all, Bill Muster was the mastermind who kept it all going. Betty was the front person who had the heart and instinct, but Bill also had heart and the |
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| Bob | 22/May/2002:12:04:11 | |
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I wrote this e-mail earlier this week to Steamboats and Nori asked me to place my question here. I have been very heavily involved in education the past several years. I work under contract for the St. Johns River Water Management District. I am presently putting together a water resouce box for the teachers of the 11 Counties SJRWMD serves. In doing so I became enchanted with the history of the old steamboats that traveled from Lake Monroe to Jacksonville, Florida from the 1800"s. I am looking for support in the way of grants or corporate sponcership to purchase and run a steamboat on the St Johns River. There is much more information but,because of space I can not explain here. I will let you know that I already have an educational/historical eco-touism company in place for several years and I have started my Captains licensing program. I also have a captain available now. If anyone is interested please contact me through my e-mail. rpdancingbear@aol.com |
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| john sweet | 17/May/2002:23:52:37 | |
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I am trying to locate information on two prints that I have by the artist W.A. Brian. the prints are originals one shows two river boats racing the other shows three boats racing. Any help will be appreciated |
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| Herman Sayre | 17/May/2002:00:25:08 | |
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My ancesters were Boat Captains in the 1800's. Would like information Adam & Andrew Poe . they owned these boats,Financier, Cindrella, Royal Arch, Belfast, Big Foot, Neptune, and the Ella. Thank You very much. |
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| Robert Thornton | 14/May/2002:08:20:06 | |
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I am looking for information on my great grandfather Captain Joseph Golike or his company Golike and Rust or any boats he owned. I know of one named New Haven. He also leased the Wildwood. These would all have been steam towboats. I think they mostly operated on the Missouri river. Thank you Robert Thornton Chief Engineer. |
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| Herman Sayre | 12/May/2002:21:41:05 | |
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I have ancester's who owned boats and ran them on the Ohio, Mississippi, and MO. rivers. They were Adam and Andrew Poe and their brothers. They owned th Financier, Cinderella, Royal Arch, Belfast, Big Foot, Neptune, and the Ella. They operated from 1845 to 1875's. |
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| Herman Sayre | 12/May/2002:21:02:59 | |
| Captain Ron Embrey | Colorado King | 09/May/2002:14:36:30 |
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Hi! love your site I built my own sternwheeler 9 years ago and became the master captain of my own ship. I run on the Colorado River near Yuma, AZ. I am going to send you a video of our company, hope you enjoy. I would appreciate any comment on our invention. Thank You Captain Ron Embrey, Yuma ,az. |
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| Crazy Albino Rhino | 06/May/2002:15:20:21 | |
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im doin a project on steamboats and i think u site will be helpfull tho i prefer the paste and copy report this will be closer to doing it my self peace |
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| Marguerite | 06/May/2002:06:18:56 | |
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I enjoyed reading all the messages regarding the Delta Queen & Mississippi Queen. I worked for Overseas National Airways in the early 70's (they owned the Delta Queen Steamboat Company at that time) and remember Jim Demetrion working closely with Betty Blake on the design of the Mississippi Queen. That was so long ago. Thanks for the memories. |
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| Bill Worden | Steamship Historical Society of America | 06/May/2002:05:31:12 |
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The Steamship Historical Society of America is sponsoring a trip to northern Russia for a three-day two-night cruise on the sidewheel steamer "N.V. Gogol", built in 1911 and one of the last surviving steamers of her type. The trip also includes a two-night cruise on the motorship "Klavdiya Yelanskaya" to the Solovetsy Islands, a fortified monastery which is a UNESCO "World Heritage Site." There will be several days touring St. Petersburg, capital of the Tsars. Dates are August 9 to August 21. For further information contact Bill Worden at the e-mail address listed. |
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| Frank X. Prudent | 05/May/2002:21:48:19 | |
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This past Friday, May 3rd. the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. and the three steamboats DELTA QUEEN, MISSISSIPPI QUEEN and AMERICAN QUEEN were sold at auction for a reported $80,000,000.00. The winning bidder is Delaware North Corp. with headquarters in Buffalo, NY. The official announcement is expected from the U.S.Bankruptcy Court on Monday, May 6th. |
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| henry evans | 03/May/2002:19:12:35 | |
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I am building models of the Streckfus Steamers J.S. Deluxe, Saint Paul, Capitol, and Washington. After two years of extensive research, I have drawn up plans, that I believe to be 90% accurate. I have one problem. I can not find good information on the color schemes of these boats. I can guess at some of it. For instance, I think the men who painted these boats used many gallons of white paint. I can not guess at something like: the colors used in the (elaborate) design of the J.S's side wheel wells.I realize that these boats and there paint schemes changed many times. If anyone knows the answer to these questions, or could lead me to resources that address this, I would like to hear from you. If anyone has taken an excursion these boats, and can tell me about them, I'd love to hear from you. I can be contacted at hhe62232@yahoo.com. Thanks for your help and I look forward to hearing from someone. Henry Evans P.S. I find the Steamboats.com an excellent resource. |
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| Donna Biorseth | 03/May/2002:15:15:09 | |
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Two of my ancestors were Steam Boat Captains on the Mississippi out of St.Louis about 1847-1860. The boats Niagara,Highland Mary,The Fulton,Little Giant,Monogahela,Robb and I believe Bald Eagle.How can I locate information regarding these two Captains and their steam boats? |
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| David Carrithers | Rpicks | 02/May/2002:21:02:07 |
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I just listed on ebay a 1913 catalog of Steamships mfg. by the James Rees & Sons Co. of Pittsburgh. I thought perhaps you maight have an interest in it. Here's a link to the item page on ebay. Thanks, David; http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1098977405 |
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| Nori | More Guestbook Entries | 18/Apr/2002:11:19:48 |
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There are more guestbook entries and good questions, click on "read more guestbook entries." Updated on 18 April '2. |
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| Stan | Survival story | 15/Apr/2002:14:47:03 |
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| Dan O'Neill | 14/Apr/2002:22:19:16 | |
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Great site! Can anyone help me find pictures or drawings of the Thomas Cornell sidewheel steamship circa 1880.? |
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