National Transportation Museum News - The Waterways Journal

The Admiral Was A St. Louis Destination For 40 Years

Old Boat Column

The Admiral Was A St. Louis Destination For 40 Years

April 24, 2026

A piece by David Murray in the March 26 issue of The Waterways Journal told of a large-scale model of the excursion boat Admiral on exhibit at the National… Read More

Mini SS Admiral Anchors New Exhibit At St. Louis Museum

March 20, 2026

Beginning March 14, the “mini-Admiral” — a 120th-scale steel replica of the historic Mississippi River SS Admiral excursion boat that was based for decades on the St. Louis riverfront —… Read More