A selection of web resources on river & steamboat art, tourism, and culture
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- American Queen
The Steamboat American Queen is the largest river steamboat in the world. She has steam engines that drive a stern paddlewheel along with a pair of diesel-driven propellers that enhance maneuverability. Her sister vessels the American Duchess and American Countess frequently operates in the area as well. - Behringer Museum
The Home for Northern Kentucky’s Heritage and a most interesting collection of steamboat memorabilia. - Belle of Louisville
The Steamboat Belle of Louisville is the oldest operating Mississippi River-style steamboat in the world. She is a true living museum herself! - Delta Queen
The Delta Queen is moored in Houma, Louisiana undergoing a restoration to potentially run again. We hope to welcome her and her guests to the Museum in the near future.
- American Queen
- Marion Sue Bradford Thompson
Marion Sue Bradford was a skilled artist who was often drawn to steamboats as the theme of her paintings. - Michael Blaser, Painter of the Rivers, Lakes & Deep Water
Michael Blazer is a very talented artist who has an amazing site of his works available online. - Nautical Archaeology Program
The archaeology department at Texas A&M is attempting to excavate and model the Heroine, which was wrecked in in the Red River in 1838. - River Books & Programs by Jerry Hay
Jerry Hay considers himself fortunate to have experienced the beauty, solitude, and adventure that the rivers of Indiana offers.