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Midship Museum: A Steamboat Buff’s Dream

Old Boat Column

Midship Museum: A Steamboat Buff’s Dream

May 17, 2021

When Frank Pierson purchased the steamer Mississippi (then a tourist attraction moored opposite Hannibal, Mo.) in early 1966 and brought it to St. Louis to replace his sunken Becky Thatcher,… Read More

Obituary Notice: Capt. Michael Coyle

December 15, 2020

Capt. Michael Coyle of St. Louis, a longtime captain for Luhr Bros. Inc., died November 12. Coyle had wanted to work on the river from a young age, and after… Read More

The Snagboat Charles H. West The Charles H. West on the Lower Mississippi River. (Keith Norrington collection)

The Snagboat Charles H. West

August 15, 2020

In last week’s Old Boat Column image of the St. Louis riverfront in 1970, one of the vessels prominently in view was the restaurant boat Lt. Robert E. Lee. Originally… Read More

The Eagle Boat Store The Eagle Boat Store on the St. Louis waterfront. (Keith Norrington collection)

The Eagle Boat Store

June 8, 2020

There were numerous ship chandleries along the waterways that provided all manner of supplies to riverboats. One of the best known on the Mississippi was the Eagle Boat Store on… Read More

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