| Frank X. Prudent | 15/Jul/2001:22:08:42 | |
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The overnight accommodations aboard a Mississippi River style steamboat were in rooms that were named after the states of the union. Hence today on ships a sleeping room is still referred to as a stateroom. At about the same time that Texas was admitted to the union, builders of steamboats added the upper-most deck and named it the texas after the new state. Not all boats were built with a texas. Very few towboats had a texas and not all packets were built with one either. Infact the first boat of the famous Greene Line, the H.K. BEDFORD, did not have a texas until after she was purchased by Gordon C. Greene during 1890. He had one built on her for the remainder of her years as a Greene Line boat, but after she was sold by the Greene Line the new owners tore it off. |
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| robert Tisdale | 15/Jul/2001:13:25:01 | |
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can anyone tell me why the name "Texas Deck". What does it mean. Every steamboat had a "texas" deck. Why was it named Texas deck? |
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| Matt Logsdon | 07/Jul/2001:09:11:38 | |
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The Delta Queen is docked at our dock {Logsdon tug Service}as i'm writing this and i'm proud to have it here in Beardstown,IL.I look forward to the DQ'S return!!! |
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| Shirley Bennett | 28/Jun/2001:05:32:44 | |
| Sherry Maves | 17/Jun/2001:13:58:33 | |
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Does anyone have any information on the Barker Barge Line of Louisiana? Specifically, do you know when it operated and where I could get a list of boats they owned? Please email(smaves@hccadmin.highland.cc.il) if you have any clues because I don't have time to check this site very often at work. Thanks much. Sherry |
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| Sherry Maves | 17/Jun/2001:13:50:38 | |
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Does anyone have any information on the Barker Barge Line of Louisiana? Specifically, do you know when it operated and where I could get a list of boats they owned? Please email if you have any clues because I don't have time to check this site very often at work. Thanks much. Sherry |
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| Warren Singer | 14/Jun/2001:14:02:02 | |
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How can I find a builder capable of designing a 'beached' steamboat packet as a beach house? I have undeveloped beach front property in Grand Isle Louisiana and am considering a nonworking steamboat as a novel place for tourists to vacation. It could provide some of the aura of life on a steamboat without the need to sail. It would need to be scaled down quite a bit to be practical but think it could be quite an attraction. Thank You to anyone who may be able to help. |
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| Kris Garnjost | 14/Jun/2001:08:03:14 | |
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Thanks for creating this site. I was a DQ crew member from 79-80 and again 81-84. I will never forget the wonderful experiences and the wonderful friends. I worked with Mel (even went to his wedding) and with Bob and his future wife. I was a porter and busboy and a waiter. I would love to tell some stories some time. I will e-mail you some. I would love to catch up with any past crew members (e-mail me). I got kind of misty for my steamboat days when I heard about John Hartford's passing. He was very special. His love for steamboats was enormous. I will leave you all with this question. Which is better, cruising by the bluffs on the upper Mississippi with the early morning fog still hanging on the water, or standing on the sundeck as the DQ cruises into St. Louis after winning the Great Steamboat Race, calliope playing, whistle blowing and the arch looming in the background? By the way I'm a freelance writer and I love to write about steamboats. Thanks. |
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| Christie V. Kent | 10/Jun/2001:17:03:45 | |
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Have just returned from a cruise on The Delta Queen. It has been a wonderful trip, one that I will never forget. Everyone connected with The Delta Queen are outstanding people. Hopefully, we will be able to take another cruise on this wonderful boat. |
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| Stook | 06/Jun/2001:09:01:49 | |
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I am a long-time steamboat enthusiast. You can thank Mark Twain & John Hartford (RIP). Cool site. Thanks for the deets on the Delta Queen story. |
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| Jerry Canavit | 05/Jun/2001:21:24:39 | |
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To a kindred spirit who scented river smoke and steam...and breathed deeply of it. Rest in peace, John. Jerr |
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| HUGH GRIFFIN | 05/Jun/2001:20:28:23 | |
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JOHN HARTFORD WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGH GRIFFIN |
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| Frank X. Prudent | 05/Jun/2001:06:40:41 | |
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Captain John Hartford passed away on June 4, 2001 around 5:00 pm at his home overlooking the Cumberland River and John Hartford Light. Besides having been a licensed first class pilot for steam and motor vessels on the Illinois River from Peoria to Starved Rock, he was world renowned for having written "Gentle On My Mind" and his virtuoso 5 string banjo and fiddle playin'. The world was a little better place because of John, and he will be sorely missed by many! |
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| Brian (again) | 30/May/2001:14:46:41 | |
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First of all, the explosion happened around June 28, 1865, not 1965 as I had previously submitted. Also, I would like to add that I had the privilege of taking Dr. James Robertson's Civil War class here at Virginia Tech. He often mentioned his talks given on riverboats. I would suggest to any one planning an excursion along the Mississippi that they strongly consider scheduling one of his riverboat talks. And if anyone happens to know when these take place, PLEASE fell free to post them here for all to see. Thanks. |
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| Fran | 29/May/2001:12:22:47 | |
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I am looking for a picture of the Steamboat, CHICKASAW that was on the White River in Arkansas in the 1880s. My great-grandfather made a trip from Roscoe, MO to Florida in 1886 and he says in his diary that he caught the CHICKASAW at the landing in Augusta, Ark. Would like any information that anyone can give me. Thanks, Fran |
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| Billie | 27/May/2001:19:03:41 | |
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I am planning a trip to Vicksburg, MS. I would love to take a steamboat trip. Is this possible from Vicksburg? Thanks |
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| Gene Sutera | 26/May/2001:13:52:38 | |
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I recently acquired a very nice stereoview card of the side- wheeler "Corinthian". I would appreciate any information anyone could give me about this vessel. Thanks. -Gene |
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| Brian | 25/May/2001:14:31:24 | |
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I'm researching my family history and it turns out that I had a relative who was killed on The Sultana when it exploded on the Mississippi River around June 28, 1965. Thanks to any one who can help. bscheule@vt.edu |
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| Nori | Steamboats | 23/May/2001:14:44:21 |
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Hi! Larry Steimle (further down) asked where is the best place to hear steamboat whistles - that would definitely be Steamboats.org http://steamboats.org - they have about fifty from different boats. A heartfelt note to the steamboat community: Thank you for reading the guestbook and helping to answer people's questions. Thanks also for posting your answers to the guestbook so everyone may benefit. We certainly have a lot more questions than we every thought possible. -nori |
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| Brian Hughes | 23/May/2001:07:38:27 | |
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Me again. I just noticed Thomas' question in his entries below. He asked what the "cv" designator stood for in front of Delta Queen Coastal Voyages' new ships, "cv Cape May Light" and "cv Cape Cod Light." It stands for "coastal vessel," and designates a ship specifically designed to cruise shallow coastal waters. They are not operated by Delta Queen Steamboat Company, but her sister line, Delta Queen Coastal Voyages (www.coastalvoyages.com), (800) 846-8000. Both are owned by their parent, American Classic Voyages Company, along with sister lines American Hawaii Cruises and United States Lines. By the way, hope you all like the entirely revamped new DQSC brochure coming soon: I wrote it! (As for Jackie's comments below: if the poor thing doesn't bother to read the Web sites she visits, I fear her vocabulary will always remain as limited and her manner of expressing herself as unsop |
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| Brian Hughes | 23/May/2001:07:22:27 | |
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Hi Nori! Remember me? I met you, Bill and your family several years ago aboard the DQ. I worked for eight years in the DQSC Home Port Office until last June 2, when our whole department was laid off by the New Regime over there. As you may recall, I had been editor of the "Steamboatin' Rag" company newsletter, which, alas, was also a victim of the new company mindset. Now I work for Delta Queen's PR firm on--surprise!--Delta Queen Steamboat Company and Delta Queen Coastal Voyages projects. So I still get to stay in touch with Steamboatin', which I miss, if not with some of the folks who started working there towards the end, whom I don't miss so much. I still treasure the DQ hull plug you gave me and enjoy keeping up with Steamboatin' through the new job. I hope all's well with you, and I'm so glad to see you keeping the good ol' days of Steamboatin' alive on your Web site. Best wi |
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| Jerry Canavit | 22/May/2001:18:53:55 | |
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The CITY OF LOUISVILLE was a big sidewheeler built at the Howard Yard in 1894. She was over 300 feet long, had 72 staterooms and carried an excursion permit for 1500 people. The Louisville & Cincinnati Packet Co. operated her on the Ohio River until she was caught in the ice and lost in 1918. She was one of the fastest steamboats to ever run on the Ohio River. In 1894 she ran from Louisville to Cincinnati (a little over 133 miles) in 9 hours, 42 minutes. In 1896 she bettered this mark by two minutes. No steamboat ever did b |
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| Janet McCall | 22/May/2001:16:21:09 | |
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When did the first steamboat cross the ocean? |
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| matthew hughes | 19/May/2001:09:30:42 | |
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dear steamboats.com, Have you ever heard of an old 1912 steamboat called THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE and if yu had can you tel me aboat it. |
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| Doug Fleetney | 18/May/2001:13:38:48 | |
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How great it is to find a website devoted to probably the most neglected form of steam transport. I was bought up with books on riversteamers, Missippi, Yukon, British Columbian [lake & river] plus the Murry and Murrambigi systems not forgeting the Irrawaddi. My father was in Australia in the 1960's and served on the last? of the stern wheelers, the Captin Sturt, also I understand that he traveled on the White Horse in the Yukon and was very upset when she burned in the 1970's. Enough of the past, two questions firstly which steamer was used in the Mel Gibson movie Maveric and secondly why on earth did they put those two false smoke stacks on such a good looking boat? Thanks for proving that there is life out there for a sad steamboat nut like me. |
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| Edna Harry | 18/May/2001:09:17:27 | |
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Hey...I love cheese and steamboats! This is a VERY niftastic site. THanks for caring about esipring steamboat captains like one's self. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!! |
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| Travis C. Vasconcelo | Steam Calliopes | 11/May/2001:09:08:43 |
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Hi Nori, Long time since I have posted anything. Just thought I'd catch you up on a few things. The Delta Queen Steamboat Company has launched service of their new Coastal Boat, the C/V (What is that???!!??) Cape May Light. Rumor on the Str. Delta Queen is that the Company is more interested in the Coastal Boats and are letting the steamboats go to pot. Personally, as Frank Prudent said, the Str. Delta Queen has never looked better. So I don't know about that. Now if they would just do something about that new (1991) hull! It is still as horrible as it ever was! I was on the boat yesterday and for the first time noticed that she does NOT have a prow. It's design creates an optical illusion that she does...but if you look close...it's just rounded off. Ick!!!! Other changes for 2001...They re-set the calliope whistles this year, they are now diatonically arranged, low in the center radiating out. As for me, I have a few performances lined up for this year. I |
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| Travis C. Vasconcelo | Steam Calliopes | 11/May/2001:09:06:25 |
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Hi Nori, Long time since I have posted anything. Just thought I'd catch you up on a few things. The Delta Queen Steamboat Company has launched service of their new Coastal Boat, the C/V (What is that???!!??) Cape May Light. Rumor on the Str. Delta Queen is that the Company is more interested in the Coastal Boats and are letting the steamboats go to pot. Personally, as Frank Prudent said, the Str. Delta Queen has never looked better. So I don't know about that. But, I have noticed that alot of the old timers (Crew) have left for the New boats. Now if they would just do something about that new (1991) hull! It is still as horrible as it ever was! I was on the boat yesterday and for the first time noticed that she does NOT have a prow. It's design creates an optical illusion that she does...but if you look close...it's just rounded off. Other changes for 2001...They re-set the calliope whistles this year, they are now diatonically arranged, low in the center radiati |
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| Jerry Hay | 11/May/2001:05:20:59 | |
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I am the Riverlorian on the Delta Queen and am home on break doing some research on steamboatin' sites. Yours is well done and appreciated. As riverlorian, I do lectures and answer questions about the DQ, other steamboats, and rivers. |
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| Craig Lowry | 04/May/2001:18:31:45 | |
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I have learned a lot at this site. Great links also. Looking for information on Steam Boat Motto Explosion involving Boiler in 1836. I am looking for details and listing of injured. The incident occurred about September 1836 on the Ohio River. If you can pls e-mail me. |
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| Frank X. Prudent | 04/May/2001:17:34:26 | |
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For those of you who haven't heard, the Str. DELTA QUEEN "took the horns" from the Str. BELLE OF LOUISVILLE during The Great Kentucky Derby Steamboat Race on May 2,2001. The BELLE was in the lead for all but the last mile of the race; The DELTA QUEEN began to pass the BELLE on the down river leg of the race below Jeff Boat. The BELLE was running a bit hot and the engineers had a hose squirting the port main bearing down. The BELLE just got her certificate the Friday before the race and the crew still was breaking the old gal in for her 2001 season. Both steamboats were shined and polished for the race. The DQ has a fresh coat of high gloss paint and literally sparkled in the early evening sun shine. Capt. Clarke C. Hawley stated that, "I've never seen her look so good." The BELLE treated everyone to a show with her high pressure engines scapin' through the roof. Truly it was a sight and sound to behold! |
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| Larry Steimle | 01/May/2001:12:52:21 | |
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Love the site. Where on the web can I find sound recordings of steamboat whistles? Thanks. |
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| Jackie | 29/Apr/2001:16:53:46 | |
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i haven't looked at the page yet, but i bet it sux like all the other websites. i am tryin to find shit for school, but nothing helps me well bye cuz this page bites so royal ass hahahahha fuck you jackie |
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| Chris P. | 27/Apr/2001:10:12:33 | |
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I am studying transportation in my class right now. I was wondering if you had any information that compares the steamboats on the Hudson River with the steamboats on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers? If so, please e-mail my teacher, Miss Buckley, at the e-mail address above. Thanks. Chris |
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| Chris | 27/Apr/2001:10:10:02 | |
| Frank Evans Jr | humidity | 26/Apr/2001:18:24:54 |
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my I use your photos for a project I'm doing for a graduate professional writing class in hypertext? You time is greatly apprecitated. fevans |
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| Donny Brown | 21/Apr/2001:19:08:49 | |
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Can you please help me find a picture of the inside of a steamboat? I am doing my science fair project on steamboats. It is sort of done. But, I would like to include a picture of the inside. Thank you. |
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| Brandi | 19/Apr/2001:17:44:37 | |
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Wow! I was surprised to see so many people interested in Steamboats. I think its great! I was just looking for intersting facts for my 9yr old daughters report on Robert Fulton. I thought she would like to know all the info about him since he is her stepgrandpas great great great (I think 3 greats, not sure, I have to check with him) Grandfather. She just thinks it cool her grandpa has the same name. Thanks alot- keep it going! |
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| Nori | View More Guestbook Entries | 18/Apr/2001:07:05:16 |
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Hi, Thank you for visiting. We invite steamboat experts to help us answer questions. There are plenty of questions still pending, but once again, the Steamboat Log became too full and so we moved all guestbook entries to our own server. You can view more guestbook entries by clicking on the link above or go to https://steamboats.com/guestbook5.html. -webmaster |
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