I had the honor of taking a 3 day trip on the American Queen. People don't realize that wheel is so huge. The thing is 30 feet tall and a beauty to watch in motion. Thanks for the video. Awesome memories.
The American Queen has begun restorations. It will arrive in Memphis, TN within a few months. The Great American Steamboat Company bought the boat and plans on taking reservations soon. so if you wish to take a ride on this beauty plan on pulling out the check book soon.
@theshipman The engines in American Queen were from a Corps of Engineers dredgeboat.Even so,they weren't strong enough to move the boat,especially on the Lower and had to have jet pumps(like in a PBR) to overcome the current.
This is SO much like a video I made in 2000 on a Mississippi River cruise on the American Queen. The machinery is so impressive you can't get the real sense of it from a video. Especially starting up or, better, changing from reverse to forward.
The AMERICAN QUEEN no longer operates on the river. Her operator Majestic America LIne folded in November of 2008 and she is in Beaumont TX at a Reserve Fleet awaiting disposition. It has been reported she is available for $15M USD. If you want her, go get her. Yes, this wheel IS steam-powered. However, it could only move the boat in pool water. In a current situation, her Azmuthing Drives ("Z" Drives) are the main propulsion. The engines came from the USCOD Dredge KENNEDY, 1600BHP tandem
@sgtmiller278cav The Delta Queen has been purchased and is now in dry dock undergoing a 5 million dollar renovation to return her to overnight passenger service in the Spring of 2016. And you said it wouldn't happen....
Or someone who will pay the cash and buy a politician. I'd rather see the American Queen scrapped and the money used to buy politicians to return the real Queen back to her rightful home which is not as a hotel. Glad you're thinking positive about the whole situation.
I had the honor of taking a 3 day trip on the American Queen. People don't realize that wheel is so huge. The thing is 30 feet tall and a beauty to watch in motion. Thanks for the video. Awesome memories.
The American Queen has begun restorations. It will arrive in Memphis, TN within a few months. The Great American Steamboat Company bought the boat and plans on taking reservations soon. so if you wish to take a ride on this beauty plan on pulling out the check book soon.
@theshipman The engines in American Queen were from a Corps of Engineers dredgeboat.Even so,they weren't strong enough to move the boat,especially on the Lower and had to have jet pumps(like in a PBR) to overcome the current.
This is SO much like a video I made in 2000 on a Mississippi River cruise on the American Queen. The machinery is so impressive you can't get the real sense of it from a video. Especially starting up or, better, changing from reverse to forward.
The AMERICAN QUEEN no longer operates on the river. Her operator Majestic America LIne folded in November of 2008 and she is in Beaumont TX at a Reserve Fleet awaiting disposition. It has been reported she is available for $15M USD. If you want her, go get her. Yes, this wheel IS steam-powered. However, it could only move the boat in pool water. In a current situation, her Azmuthing Drives ("Z" Drives) are the main propulsion. The engines came from the USCOD Dredge KENNEDY, 1600BHP tandem
Id love to go for a cruise someday. Maybe hop on in la cross? Whats it cost on average??
@sgtmiller278cav The Delta Queen has been purchased and is now in dry dock undergoing a 5 million dollar renovation to return her to overnight passenger service in the Spring of 2016. And you said it wouldn't happen....
@sgtmiller278cav I'll wait until the Delta Queen is back in operation until I pull out my checkbook.
@doughesson Delta Queen is the only one for me.
Or someone who will pay the cash and buy a politician. I'd rather see the American Queen scrapped and the money used to buy politicians to return the real Queen back to her rightful home which is not as a hotel. Glad you're thinking positive about the whole situation.