The 10-year-old girl stood, waiting at the bus stop near her house, one Monday morning near the start of summer break. Her routine thus far that summer had been to… Read More
Mark Twain
The Old Boat Column this week presents a steamboat named for a renowned river city. Known internationally as a quaint Southern town with a rich culture, the little river town… Read More
Capt. William “Bill” Streckfus, born and raised in New Orleans, the son of Capt. and Mrs. Roy Michael Streckfus and grandson of “The Commodore,” Capt. John Streckfus, who founded the… Read More
George David “Dave” Thomson Jr., 75, a steamboat historian who contributed numerous photos and other information to the steamboats.com online museum, died July 3. A graduate of the California Institute… Read More
In 1907, the steamer Mississippi led a parade of steamboats into Memphis with a special guest aboard. After spending the entire day of October 2 in St. Louis, President Teddy… Read More
