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Her Majesty Turns 99

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Her Majesty Turns 99

June 19, 2026

The legendary steamer Delta Queen quietly turned 99 years old recently while languishing near Houma, La., where it has been sitting inactive since 2015. Over the years, many books… Read More

The Admiral Was A St. Louis Destination For 40 Years Under construction as pictured in the January 8, 1938 The Waterways Journal. (Photo from the author’s collection)

Under construction as pictured in the January 8, 1938 The Waterways Journal. (Photo from the author’s collection)

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