Steamboats.com River Log
July 21, 1999 to Jan. 22, 2000
| Brian A. Smith | 22/Jan/2000:16:28:42 | |
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Hello! Both of my great great granfathers were steamboat pilots. Our family name makes it very hard to trace exact facts and dates. One of them supposedly was a pilot on the Delta Queen. I have a photo of three men, one of them my great grandfather, standing on the deck of a steamboat. The inscription on the back reads "a good looking crowd Chattanooga Tenn May 9th, 1907 - Willie Smith, W.L. Bennett, Donald T. Porter" Below in different writing "middle one my grandpa on steamboat - Grandma Minnie's dad" I have an article from the Detroit News Aug. 17 1958 about the Delta Queen sent to us my my grandmother along with anaote that said that this was the "boat my great grandpa worked on" The article was in section b page 2. It has some info about cruises at that time and a little history about the boat. For more info contact me. I am researhing my family genealogy and hopefully will know more soon. I'll let you know if I find more about this. {My other great grandfather was named Georg |
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| tracy ahrens | 18/Jan/2000:06:20:46 | |
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I have a friend who built a river boat that runs on the Kankakee River in Kankakee, Il. We are looking for a boat whistle and need resources. Can you help me? Please contact me at my email address. Thank you. Miss Tracy Ahre |
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| Jeff Davis | 12/Jan/2000:19:15:12 | |
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Does anyone remember during the mid 80`s on a cable channel was a program called LIFE ON THE RIVER Itwas of course about Mark Twain. And I believe was put out by the U of Nebraska.Ive not seen it since.Does anyone out there know where I could get a copy of that film.Mine is pretty well worn out? Thank Youall. |
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| V.J. | 12/Jan/2000:13:35:28 | |
| Enjoyed the tour very much | ||
| Nori | Steamboats | 10/Jan/2000:19:58:33 |
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Seeking statements from the steamboat community on the subject of the "first" steamboat. Please volunteer your opinion and any objective information you can provide to the guestbook or board room. I will use your statements to build a new exhibit on the subject in the steamboat museum. |
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| JoAnn Hardony | 05/Jan/2000:13:05:15 | |
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I work with AAA in Independence Ohio and have been on the Delta Queen boats a total of 7 times currently. with # 8 this summer and #9 on the Columbia River this fall! Long live Steamboatin'! |
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| Jarred McConnell | steamer | 03/Jan/19100:05:55:06 |
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why can't you guys have a list of steamboats so that I can pick which one I need to do? I needed steamboats that have traveled on the mississippi river like the "Sultana." Geez what the hell is wrong with america these days? Get a li |
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| michael giglio | 02/Jan/19100:08:39:29 | |
| Sabrina | 31/Dec/1999:12:32:15 | |
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If there is anyone who might know this: I received a stained glass window and was told that it was from the Delta Queen. That they were very meticulous about the windows and that they were replaced if there was a slight crack. If there is anyone who can help me with information about this please email me. Thanks! |
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| Capt. Carl Henry | 27/Dec/1999:20:50:52 | |
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Greetings from La Crosse Wisconsin on the Upper Mississippi. I'm the pilot of the Str. Julia Belle Swain, and just surfed on in. Great site, can't wait to visit again. Carl Henry |
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| chris bryan | 14/Dec/1999:07:51:58 | |
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I think this website could use some history about the first steamboat in the U.S. |
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| Dick | 09/Dec/1999:08:36:47 | |
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I'm interested in obtaining information about a steamboat that sailed Lake Erie in the later in 1800's (circa 1871 to 1920's). We thought the name of the boat was: 'Queen of the East" and its captain was: Charles Archibald McMillan. Can you help me out???? or point me in the right direction???? Thank You. |
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| Bryan | 08/Dec/1999:13:44:19 | |
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Hi Everyone! I REALLY need some help. I have an english project due on friday, and I'm supposed to do something about the history of the steamboat, and how it might relate to Mark Twain. If you have anything that could possibly help me, that would be most appreciated. Thanks! |
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| shirley Walcutt | 07/Dec/1999:07:45:43 | |
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Hi. My name is Shirley and I have a copy of The American Pastry Cook by Jessup Whitehead, 1889. This book was designed for bakers on steamships and hotels.The binding is in poor condition but the inside pages are beautiful especially if you want a recipe for 150 people. If you could use it for your museum I would be glad to send it to you. Please let me know an address if so. Thank you. Shirley December 7, 1999 |
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| Lyn | 03/Dec/1999:04:39:25 | |
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Terrific site guys. Keep the information coming. Looking for information on "The Golden Rod" steamship(fishing vessel) in the USA. How would one go about finding information on the crew?If anyone knows please let me know. Thanks so much for your help. Cheers Lyn All the best for Christmas and the New Year. Take care one and all |
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| Sally | 20/Nov/1999:05:14:21 | |
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I am interested in finding out any information on a steamboat called "DREW" as it was the subject in a photo we inherited from my husband's grandfather. Any information would be greatly appreciated. thanks. |
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| BRAD SEALE | 19/Nov/1999:15:46:00 | |
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THE DELTA QUEEN IS TRULY A BEAUTIFUL BOAT IN WHICH I HOPE TO TAKE A CRUISE IN THE NEAR FUTURE |
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| ROB | 18/Nov/1999:20:38:18 | |
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alot to look at.... can u help .... we are looking for info on billy wirth the actor director muscian and artist.... there are 140 of us proud wirth fans who have a nice website but it has a few holes we'd like to fill them his bands names were dust n bones.... his current band is the cronies. if you have any info or pics we'll pay.... please let us know... thanx alot rob http://www.billywirthfanclub.com check it out..... |
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| Briana | 18/Nov/1999:17:46:54 | |
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Hi! I am doing a box report for school and I am wondering if you have any photos or really good info on steamboats that you would recomend for me. Thanks. Another question I have is how or where on the web can you get your own website? Sincerely, Briana |
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| Bob Allen | 16/Nov/1999:19:54:43 | |
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My wife and I really enjoy Steamboatin' We have been on 5 cruises and are booked on the American Queen next June, St Louis to St Paul. Our favorite is the old Delta Queen and have been on one of Cap'n Gabe's trampin trips. Lots of fun! |
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| Captain Harold Schul | 16/Nov/1999:13:30:27 | |
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I visited your site and enjoyed it very much, I work on the Steamboat American Queen as a Pilot. I have ridden all three of the Queens at Delta Queen Steamboat Co. and have made many good friends there as Capt. Doc Hawley and Capt Gabe Chengery and many others. I will be flying to New Orleans this Sunday to catch the A/Q for 31 days. Keep up the good work as I will be visiting this site again. God Bless Capt Harold Schultz |
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| Captain Harold Schul | 16/Nov/1999:13:19:35 | |
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I visited your site and enjoyed it very much, I work on the Steamboat American Queen as a Pilot. I have ridden all three of the Queens at Delta Queen Steamboat Co. and have made many good friends there as Capt. Doc Hawley and Capt Gabe Chengery and many others. I will be flying to New Orleans this Sunday to catch the A/Q for 31 days. Keep up the good work as I will be visiting this site again. god Bless Capt Harold Schultz |
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| Art Cort | 14/Nov/1999:21:28:20 | |
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Travelled on Delta King and Delta Queen between Sacramento and San Francisco in 1939-40. Two trips downriver and one trip up. Two trips on DQ on Mississippi River system. Nashville to Cincinatti and a winter run New Orleans to Vicksberg and return. Look forward to more trips on the DQ. |
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| Russ Barnes | 09/Nov/1999:13:30:06 | |
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Dear Nori Muster, Have seen your web pages and they are great. I worked at DQ, in Cinti Corporate office 1977--1980. Knew your father I have written a play, Towhead, about the Delta Queen. It is being performed here in Washington. If you know of anyone who would like to come to it, let us know. Is your father still alive? Russ Barnes |
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| Bruce Veasley | 06/Nov/1999:01:43:13 | |
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Whatever happened to "Rabbit", a deckhand on the Delta Queen back in the early 70's? Didn't he get in some kind of trouble with the law? Anyone remember him? |
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| kathy mansfield | 03/Nov/1999:10:19:05 | |
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I grew up in Caruthersville, Mo right on the Mississippi River and it was always a big treat when the Delta Queen came to town Everyone always rushed to the dock just to stand and watch It has been a dream of mine to actually get to ride on it. Maybe someday. |
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| Ray Bell The Stea | 30/Oct/1999:20:50:05 | |
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Excellant web site, has a lot of information In your Q-&-A section a writer was asking about a source of plans for building an R/C river boat. He should log on to "modelersboatyard.com" and lokk for Taubman Plans . For any one who wants to put steam power in their model boats, I import engines, boilers, and accessories from England for R/C model boats. They are manufactured by John Hemmens. Ray Bell |
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| Pat Thiel | t-one.net | 28/Oct/1999:08:07:28 |
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I'm looking for information on the S. S. Greater Detroit which was a sidewheeler on the Great Lakes. Any information would be greater appreciated. |
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| Travis C. Vasconcelo | 28/Oct/1999:06:51:26 | |
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Nori: I love your site. It has provided a great learning resource, and contact for a great deal of people. I constantly heard referances to your site while at Tall Stacks reciently. I had even heard rumor that you may show up there. Although, I never had confirmation that you were there. I would have really enjoyed the chance to meet you. If you ever have any questions about calliopes, or your readers do...e- mail me, kalliope@bellsouth.net....if I can't answer it...I am sure I can locate someone who can. Some day I plan to re-launch my calliope website...but with my schedule...that could be a gargantan task that could take several months. Best wishes to the best Steamboat site, and best Steamboat site creator!! Travis |
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| Don Weigt | 24/Oct/1999:20:15:06 | |
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Nice site! It's late, I don't have time to browse on your site tonight. But, I'll be back, probably many times! My wife and I are great steamboat enthusiasts. She has ridden the American Queen. We've both ridden the Julia Belle Swain three times. We look forward to celebrating our 25th anniversary in three years, and plan to do it with a trip on the Delta Queen. Don |
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| Susan | 23/Oct/1999:18:30:21 | |
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I was looking for some info on the American Queen steamboat and found your site and hopefully will find the American Queen. I think steamboats are just so intriguing, so much history! Thanks! |
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| T.D.Mason | 20/Oct/1999:16:03:43 | |
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We took a trip on The Delta Queen in June 1996.It was the best trip I ever had.WE enjoy your site. Thanks, Ethel -&- Drummond Mason |
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| James F. Hodges | 18/Oct/1999:14:28:47 | |
| Jane Browe | 18/Oct/1999:10:19:20 | |
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Hello, Nori: My husband and I are in our early 40's and just experienced our fifth cruise on a Delta Queen Steamboat Co. vessel. This trip was on the American Queen. We took our first cruise eight years ago on the Delta Queen to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary, and we instantly were hooked on steamboating. On our recent cruise, I took two rolls of pictures of and from the American Queen. I notice she does not have a lot of exposure on your website, but let me know if you are interested in receiving any of the photos, and I will be glad to provide you with digital files. I also have several photos in digital format of the Mississippi Queen, and a delightful photo of the Mississippi Queen and the Delta Queen docked side by side in the Port of Cincinnati last fall (1998). Just let me know where to direct the photo files, if you are interested. Keep up the good work! Jane Browe |
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| Captain Sonny Comphe | Dolphin & Nature Cruise | 16/Oct/1999:20:39:12 |
| Loved you site. Would love to have a steam boat. | ||
| Michael E Swigert | 16/Oct/1999:19:14:57 | |
| Don & jeane Jackson | 13/Oct/1999:22:14:24 | |
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Thank you for a real look at the history of steamboats |
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| Don Burke | 11/Oct/1999:12:24:43 | |
| STEVE BARR | 09/Oct/1999:18:01:47 | |
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your site is great, how would I go about finding info on WASHINGTON BURREL listed in 1850 Crawford Co IN as pilot, he died prior 1860. That would be on Ohio River Steve Barr |
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| William T. Burrell | 09/Oct/1999:13:54:00 | |
| Chris and Don Fisher | 09/Oct/1999:04:51:33 | |
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We made our first river trip on the MQ last Feb/Mar and enjoyed it very much. We have recently booked for an upper river cruise from Memphis to St. Paul next August on the AQ. Our travelling companions were and will be our brother-in-law and sister. Looking forward to the next trip and seeing another of your steamboats. We live near Jacksonville, FL where 2 or possibly more of your coastal ships will be built. Will follow their progress through local media. Your site is interesting and has a lot of information and photos. Great for browsing and learning as well as seeing history of river steamboats. |
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| Richard (Dick) and P | 08/Oct/1999:16:10:31 | |
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We are 5 timers, 4 on Delta Queen and 1 on Mississippi Queen. In June of 2000 we are taking a trip on the Colombia Queen out here on the West Coast. We are looking forward to more Steamboat trips. |
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| joe gohmann | 08/Oct/1999:14:01:27 | |
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On an overnight trip from Louisville to Cincinnati on the Tom Greene in 1936 I was fortunate to play a game of bridge with Mrs. Mary Greene. She was so friendly and nice. Her son Captain Tom Greene was a little more aloof but then he was running the boat. |
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| Adrienne Greene | 08/Oct/1999:11:52:22 | |
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Hi! I heard about your wonderful website in the "members Paddlewheeler" newspaper. My grandmother and grandfather are Capt. Tom and Letha Greene. My memory of "Grams Greene" was stirred when I saw the photo of her in the newspaper, and felt, once again, very close to the boats. I didn't know Capt. Tom-- my dad (Tom Jr.) was 12 years old when his father died. From what I can tell by the stories though, he was something else! I grew up hearing all about them, have experienced wonderful vacations on the DQ -&- MQ (so far). I'm glad you're representing the boats online. Sincerely, Adrienne Greene |
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| D.R.Skinner | 08/Oct/1999:08:07:23 | |
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Got your website address from the Paddlewheeler,Autumn issue. My wife and I are avid River fans and spend a lot of time on the Ohio on our boat which is docked near Greenup Lock and Dam. Have tripped on the American Queen and visited the Delta Queen several time. Love to see them pass by. Keep up the good work!! |
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| Edward P. Sullivan | 07/Oct/1999:20:11:25 | |
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Hello, I believe I was a passenger on what is now the Delta Queen when it was a U.S. Navy ship in San Francisco Bay. I shipped out from Treasure Island and returned after the WWII in the fall of 1946 as an ETM3/c. I think it ran from TI to the ferry building for sailors on liberty. My wife and I took the American Queen the summer of 1997 from St.Paul to St. Louis (our home) and it was great! Ed Sullivan |
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| mel hartsough | 05/Oct/1999:18:06:57 | |
| Nori is this your email address? if so write me back and let me know. | ||
| Tom Vonderahe | 05/Oct/1999:13:36:53 | |
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Wonderful memories! My dad was a physician, and I believe Mary was one of his patients. When the DQ left Dravo in the spring of 1948 she came to her home port of Cincinnati (our home, too) and one evening Mary invited my parents and me aboard.I remember the diningroom furniture had just been delivered and was still piled in the middle of the room; it had not been placed about. I have won several bottles of champagne for being the "longest ago" passenger at Captain's receptions for PSSA's. I've since traveled all three. The best comparison I"ve heard is, "The Delta Queen is the Grand Dame, and is due all respect. When they started the MQ they didn't know what they wanted, and when they finished they didn't know what they had. When they started the AQ they knew exactly what they wanted but didn't know when t |
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| Jon Ward | Long Wind Publishing | 02/Oct/1999:14:51:52 |
| what a great site with lots of information. thanks. | ||
| Lewis F. Moody,III | 01/Oct/1999:13:25:28 | |
| Wonderful tour. Keep up the good work. | ||
| Samuel Devonshire | 01/Oct/1999:09:43:29 | |
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| Suzanne | 30/Sep/1999:14:02:43 | |
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I am researching our family tree and have posted on query already on this site. Just to add to the information, Connie McGee's father worked for the Diamond Jo Lines, his name was John McGee. I have no dates as to when he worked for them and don't know if he was a mate, captain, etc. Connie also had a brother by the name of Thomas McGee who we heard from relatives that he was murdered on one of the riverboats (don't know which one though). We later found an obit on Thomas and it states that he died from Apoplexy. We don't think that the obit really states the true cause of death. Thomas was only a mate on one of the riverboats and we are not sure what to believe. We would like to stick to the fact that he was possibly murdered for some unknown reason. Would like to find out more information on him. We have no family keepsakes of him or anything. His death date was around Sept. or Dec. of 1903. We originally had September, but the newspaper states December. Is there anyway of findin |
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| Laura Hernandez | 25/Sep/1999:20:58:40 | |
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Your webpage is wonderful. All the information I was looking for I found right here. I was having trouble finding information on steamboat engines until I came to your website. Thank you for solving my problem. |
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| Leslie | 13/Sep/1999:12:28:11 | |
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I love this |
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| A.J. Bush | 13/Sep/1999:12:20:16 | |
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This is a very good site! I was looking at it while working on the internet for info for a two page report on steamboats. Nori, this is a great site and I hope that you will continue to make it better.! Thanks AJB |
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| Edna Burns | 12/Sep/1999:13:10:08 | |
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I have lived in New Richmond, Oh. all my life and grew up hearing stories about the Delta Queen. I recently gave a tour of the New Richmond area to passengers of the Delta Queen. They docked in New Richmond to learn a little history of Captain Wagner who lived in New Richmond. It was a dream of mine to be able to walk on the decks of the Delta Queen. A very enjoyable day. |
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| Tripp | 06/Sep/1999:15:01:35 | |
| Bruce | Welcome aboard | 03/Sep/1999:21:59:49 |
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I have some old wave files that were taken from the Steamer "Columbias" homepage. If you would like me to send you a copy let me know, Bruce |
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| Ray Belair | www.cinezine.com - Cinezine | 30/Aug/1999:11:43:12 |
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Hi, I was doing some final prep work to launch our new Cinezine site in a few days (September 1st), and noticed that you have a link to our site at http://www.steamboats.com/shop-hollywood.html If you would like to update the link, our new address is: www.cinezine.com Thanks for the support! Raymond Belair Cinezine Webmaster |
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| William E. Lingo, Jr | 25/Aug/1999:21:16:23 | |
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Just ran across your page this evening and am having a hard timw tearing myself away. Have only been interested in steamboats since 1994 when we took our first cruise-Great Race. Since then we have been on 19 more with three booked for later this year. Am especially looking forward to the reunion cruise and the millenium. We are also booked for one of the inaugural cruises of the Columbia Queen next May. I am an avid reader of the S&D Reflector You can be sure that Ill be returning to your page regularly. |
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| Will Black | 17/Aug/1999:11:49:33 | |
| Thanks very much for all your work. WBB | ||
| John D. Ertle | 08/Aug/1999:17:32:19 | |
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Researching for any data on Capt. Frank Johnson, he was captured by the Union Navy and was used on their boats during the Civil War. He was also co-captain on the Robert E. Lee during the famous race with the Natchez. |
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| r.c. schneider | 01/Aug/1999:08:41:03 | |
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thought your site was very informative and interesting I've been a fan of the dq since I was a kid, thanks bob |
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| Mark | 1800's Ephemera | 21/Jul/1999:14:40:43 |
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Hello, I found you page while I was looking for information about some papers I have from the late 1800's, thank you. Some of these papers are from the Iron Steaboat Co. of New York, and there are others that are boat/steamship related as well. If you would like to see them please go to my home page and look under "Letters" and "Advertising, along with other topics. If you have any questions please let me know and I'll be more then happy to answer them if I can. One other note, I still have about 1500 more images to scan in and post. Thanks...Mark |
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