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The Steamer Peoria

Old Boat Column

The Steamer Peoria

February 15, 2021

The Eagle Packet Company of St. Louis contracted in 1913 with the Howard Shipyard to build a wood-hulled sternwheeler for $26,000. The new steamboat, 242 by 37.8 feet and named… Read More

The Anchor Liner City Of St. Louis A vintage postcard view of the famous Anchor Line steamboat City of St. Louis.

The Anchor Liner City Of St. Louis

May 25, 2018

In last week’s Old Boat Column, we presented the sternwheeler Saint Louis; this Memorial Day issue will focus upon the sidewheeler City of St. Louis, famous in the annals of… Read More