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Captain W.C. Watts and the People's Line See photos of Captain Watts and his three daughters, as well as boats he ran, and specifics about the People's Line steamboat company. This page includes a People's Line steamboat menu. See an extra-large, readable steamboat menu, click here. At this site!
Captain R. R. Hanna On January 2, 1955, Captain Robert Hanna noted all the boats he remembered seeing in the Pittsburgh district.
Steamer Artemus Lamb
Correspondent traces his ancestor's death in 1896 after the Artemus Lamb explodes in Illinois.
Daniel's Steamboat Line
One researcher posts a wealth of information about his family's steamboat history.
Family History
Pete Swanson, great grandson of Frederick Daft, recounts ancestry, including Charles Daft, steamboat captain.
Capt. Fred E. Paul
Researcher wants info. on grandfather Capt. Fred E. Paul - Steamboat man from early to mid-1900s.
Ancestry Questions
One researcher is looking for more information about his steamboat ancestors. Read his story here.
Mercury Steamboat
The Mercury steamboat carrying men from the US Geodetic Survey.
Ancestry Stories
Jim Forcum recalls his great aunt and uncle who toured with a stage play through southern Indiana towns aboard the America, one of the many showboats of the time (with photo).
Steamboatin' Jamiesons (go to Jamiesons' site)
Learn about the steamboat history of this family in the Northwest U.S. The Jamieson brothers are recorded in history today due to the tragic ending that they all met as a result of marine disasters. Learn their story, posted at this online museum, under "Colourful Characters in Historic Yale," Yale, British Columbia.
Little Kanawha River (go to RootsWeb.com)
Mail Boat "The Dove" and other reclaimed river memories 1919 - 1921 from Creston, on the Little Kanawha River near Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Greene Family genealogy page - now online! Click here.
If you want to post stories about your ancestors and their association with steamboats, please write them up and send them in. If you have photos, please send them along. Over the years I've received so many stories that I decided it's time to start preserving them at the Steamboat Museum. If you've written to me before, please consider writing up your story to post here. - Nori contact info..
Real Steamboats
S.S. Moyie The S.S. Moyie sternwheeler is one of the most significant preserved steam passenger vessels in North America. When the Moyie was retired in 1957, after a 59-year career with the Canadian Pacific Railway's BC Lake and River Service, she was the last operating passenger sternwheeler in Canada. She is in a surprisingly complete state for a vessel with such a long service record. The S.S. Moyie is located in the beautiful town of Kaslo, in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.
Delta Queen blog and history An online journal by Delta Queen historian Bill Wiemuth from aboard the Delta Queen chronicling life onboard, the Delta Queen's history, and her current struggle to survive.
RiverHistory.com Learn more about river history, steamboats, and how they shaped the nation.
River History Audio CDs River Historian Bill Wiemuth's excellent River History Series audio CD recordings.
RealMuskoka.com The Royal Mail Ship Segwun is the oldest hand fired coal steamship in North America and the oldest registered vessel in Canada (1887). She is still going strong and carries over 25,000 passengers annually. No wheel, but lots of history.
Delta Queen photos
Sidewheeler in Norway "Skibladner" (pron. shee-blah-d-ner) is the pride of Norway's inland, and one of Norway's best-loved tourist attractions. This preserved and restored paddle steamer is over 150 years old but continues to run a timetabled service in the summer months.
Paddlewheel steamboat tours in Russia - contact Alexander Karpov, director of Zetourz click here to book a cruise in Russia Email: Alexander Karpov
Deilmann-cruises.com Peter Deilmann Cruises has been offering award-winning European River Cruise vacations since 1983. It owns and operates all nine of its river vessels.
NYPL Digital Gallery - find photos of historic steamboats
SSMaster.org Steam Ship Master and the Steam Ship Master Society in Vancouver, B.C., Canada - dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the sole remaining wooden stam tug in North America.
European Paddlewheeler Database Gordon Stewart's project documenting the surviving steamboats in Europe
Steam Launch Patricia Originally built in England at the turn of the century (1900), now restored and operating on Lake Constance, Germany. This is a scale model.
Historical Steamboats of Idaho - At one time Idaho had more steamboats than any other place (exhibit at this site).
The William Blake The Dubuque, Iowa County Historical Society is turning this old paddlwheeler into a "Boat and Breakfast."
Paddle Steamer Waimarie at Whanganui Riverboat Centre, New Zealand. Waimarie, the only surviving paddle steamer from the golden riverboat era in New Zealand's history, has been salvaged and faithfully restored after lying submerged in the bed of the Whanganui River for 41 years.
History of the Toronto Island Ferry Service, including the Trillium Find more about this boat at the company homepage: http://www.greatlakesschooner.com/
Colorado King Scenenic river cruises on the Colorado River near Yuma, Arizona.
The Grand Romance offers excursions, dinner and Mystery Theater in Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach (Los Angeles, California)
S. S. Moyie - permanently berthed in Kaslo, British Columbia, the sternwheeler is the oldest surviving vessel of her type. Vist this National Historic Site online.
The Stern Wheeler Banjo of Seattle, Washington
Barbara H. - In September 2000 Steve Huffman alerted Steamboats.com to his imminent purchase of the Donald B., built in 1923 and originally called the "Standard." The boat is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. On 28 July 01 we received news that the boat is renovated and online, now happily located in Indiana.
Paddlewheel steamboats in Germany (www.schaufelraddampfer.com - Schaufelrad means paddlewheel, Dampfer means steamer) this site is the result of a one-year study to gather photos and info. about the paddlewheelers of Germany, by Carmen Winkler.
Riverboats of the 50 States At this site.
Delta Queen Steamboat Company homeport New Orleans. American vacation cruises aboard the Delta Queen, American Queen and Mississippi Queen. Read a cruise ship review of the AQ at Cruisemates.com
Riverboat Twilight Two-day, overnight Mississippi River Cruise departing from LeClaire, Iowa to Galena, Illinois and return.
The Irene Ellen Steamboat of Pembroke, Ontario: Finest little Steamboat in all of Canada.
Dixie Queen, London
The Delta King, hotel lodging, Mystery Theater restaurant in Old Town Sacramento.
Julia Belle Swain
Sidewheel steamers still in use in the UK and all around Europe: Paddlers.
Yolo Shortline offers train and steamboat rides, departing Old Town Sacramento.
Ship Photographs and more links
Hobby III: Sternwheeler on the Kanawha (Ohio, W. Virginia)
D.S. Skibladner (Norway)
The Natchez, historic steamboat based in New Orleans features jazz and dinner cruises.
Belle of Louisville, historic steamboat in Louisville, Kentucky.
Lake George Steamboat Co. Dinner cruises, chartered cruises. Lake George Home Page More information about recreation at Lake George.
Murray Princess A paddlewheel steamboat on the Murray River in South Australia.
Paddle Steamers Melbourne and Rothbury of the Murray River in Australia
P.S. Marion, also on the Murray River of Australia.
The Dixie Historical information about the Dixie and other excursion boats on Webster Lake. North Webster, Indiana.
Spirit of Peoria Riverboat offering excursions, sightseeing tours, dinner cruises and charters.;
Niagra Steamship Cruise back 100 years in Ontario, Canada.
Steamer Columbia The Steamer Columbia Foundation, a non-profit museum organization, has acquired the Columbia and intends to restore her for excursions on the river. The Columbia, a National Historic Landmark, is the older of two Bob-Lo boats, built in Wyandotte and Detroit in 1902. Site includes excellent link page.
a sternwheeler in canada: Edmonton Queen
Canandaigua Lady Paddlewheeler offers cruises on Canandaigua Lake, New York State.
Manitoba, Canada: Paddlewheel River Rouge Boat Cruises Gray Line Sightseeing City Tours.
Stanley Steamers The story of the S.Y. Rio Colorado, a stern wheeler launched in Texas, 1998.
USS Nightmare Visit America's premier haunted steamboats in Covington, KY, and Pittsburgh. Check out their link "spirits" for a great picture of a ghost captain.
Maison Bayou Bed & Breakfast Plantation in Jefferson, Texas. Lodging on a small steamboat.
Paddlewheel Park, Vernon, British Columbia In use since around 1880 as a launch point for Okanagan ferry service, Paddlewheel park has a lengthy history. This site houses articles and photo essays on Paddlewheel Park.
Riverboat Cruises in Lindsay, Ontario The Skylark VIII offers sightseeing cruises and weekend sunset dinner cruises; hosts weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
Fulton Steamboat Inn Stay overnight on a real steamboat. This one sounds like a lotta fun.
Disneyland Paddlewheeler - "Disney built a great little boat, with a real 'walking beam engine.' You can stand right next to it as you puff along." - Rob (a Steamboats.com visitor)
Mark Twain Riverboat in Frontierland.
"Whatever Floats Your Boat," an article about modern river travel by Joe Harkins, offers links to river cruises all over the world. Most of these are on non-paddlewheel boats, but he makes a good case that river travel is a good way to see China, South America, Russia, Europe, Australia, Africa, and America.
Overnight American river cruises: River Barge Excursions. (Sorry, no paddlewheel, but great river views.)
Souvenir d'Antan Site features the 45 ft Victorian steam launch "Souvenir d'Antan," which was built in 1901 by the Royal boatbuilder, Alfred Burgoine of Kingston-upon-Thames, and which is being offered for sale.
S.S. Delphine Horace Dodge's Steam Yacht - no paddlewheel, but a beautiful boat with an interesting history.
Cruise Mates Cruise reviews, ship reviews, cruise ships, cruise bargains, cruise lines, cruise news.
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