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Mary M. Miller Wins 2025 Great Steamboat Race The Mary M. Miller in the foreground and Belle of Cincinnati in background running the 2025 Great Steamboat race at Louisville, Ky. (Photo courtesy Steve Griggs)

The Mary M. Miller in the foreground and Belle of Cincinnati in background running the 2025 Great Steamboat race at Louisville, Ky. (Photo courtesy Steve Griggs)

Mary M. Miller Wins 2025 Great Steamboat Race

May 16, 2025

The Great Steamboat Race has been an annual event at Louisville, Ky., for most of the past 62 years, and is usually held the Wednesday before the running of… Read More

Belle Of Louisville ‘Wins’ Derby Steamboat Race Action during the Great Steamboat Race at Louisville, Ky., May 4. (Photo courtesy of Belle of Louisville Riverboats)

Action during the Great Steamboat Race at Louisville, Ky., May 4. (Photo courtesy of Belle of Louisville Riverboats)

Belle Of Louisville ‘Wins’ Derby Steamboat Race

May 6, 2022

The Belle of Louisville held onto the coveted set of silver antlers May 4, winning the Great Steamboat Race for the second year in a row. One of… Read More

Belle Of Louisville Steams Into 2021, Despite Financial Shortfall The steamboat Belle of Louisville, at 107 years old, has begun its 2021 season, offering passengers cruises on the Ohio River. The organization’s administrators have sought additional funding because of budget shortfalls, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Belle of Louisville Riverboats)

The steamboat Belle of Louisville, at 107 years old, has begun its 2021 season, offering passengers cruises on the Ohio River. The organization’s administrators have sought additional funding because of budget shortfalls, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Belle of Louisville Riverboats)

Belle Of Louisville Steams Into 2021, Despite Financial Shortfall

April 20, 2021

The 107-year-old Belle of Louisville is back steaming down the Ohio River, but the boat’s operators say that without $4.1 million in additional funding over the next five years,… Read More

Belle Of Louisville Struggles As Pandemic Devastates Peak Passenger Season The Belle of Louisville.

Belle Of Louisville Struggles As Pandemic Devastates Peak Passenger Season

May 15, 2020

The Belle of Louisville is looking for donations and gift certificate purchases to stay afloat financially. The 1914 paddlewheel-driven, steam-powered vessel is the last operating riverboat of its… Read More