Historic Delta Queen

busterb · 08-28-2007, 09:28 PM

Historic Delta Queen headed for final Mississippi River voyage

Associated Press - August 21, 2007 6:04 PM ET

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Wooden paddle-wheeler Delta Queen will make her last overnight cruise next year unless the federal government extends the riverboat's exemption from modern fire codes.

The ship built in 1926 has carried three presidents and a princess on the Mississippi River, among other notables.

A group organized by a riverboat enthusiast, Save-the-Delta-Queen.org, is campaigning to renew the exemption.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently declined to extend the 10-year exemption, citing fears that the ship could become a fire hazard.

Under the terms of the 1960 Safety of Lives at Sea Act, ships with more than 50 staterooms must be constructed of inflammable materials. The Delta Queen accommodates 176 passengers.

The company that owns the Delta Queen, the Seattle-based Majestic America Line, said it is planning a special send-off for next year's last cruises.

The Delta Queen was en route from Memphis to Little Rock on a 7-day cruise yesterday. It's final voyage is set for October 31st, 2008.

bluecuracao · 08-28-2007, 11:03 PM

So sad. I received an email with this news a month or so ago.

I'd been dreaming about a Delta Queen cruise for a couple of years now, but I doubt that I'll have one before the time is up.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-29-2007, 12:14 AM

Make it a private club boat, members only, charge a dollar and have them sign a waiver to join.

Griff · 08-29-2007, 07:42 AM

Would that get Rob and the ADA off their backs as well?

Shawnee123 · 08-29-2007, 07:49 AM

She's a beauty!

Griff · 08-29-2007, 03:20 PM

article with some nice pictures

busterb · 08-29-2007, 08:56 PM

Great link Griff. Back in 70s the contractor whom I was working for sent some of us to do sub work at Todd shipyard, Algiers, LA.
I did some pipe fitting on the Queen, I think a 4" bypass for some kind of overboard line. About a 6 hr job. But Todd was union and didn't like us being there. So made about 3 days.Got to walk the stair way and see the steam organ. TooT

08-29-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff

Would that get Rob and the ADA off their backs as well?

I was clear that the business was not a historic building.
I have no issue with their exception and think that this boat should cruise.
You are such a little bitch.

Griff · 08-29-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

You are such a little bitch.

Thanks, sweet cheeks.

Griff · 08-29-2007, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busterb

I did some pipe fitting on the Queen, I think a 4" bypass for some kind of overboard line.

that is pretty damn cool!

08-29-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff

Thanks, sweet cheeks.

Anytime honey.

08-28-2007, 09:28 PM	#1
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 2,760	Historic Delta Queen Historic Delta Queen headed for final Mississippi River voyage Associated Press - August 21, 2007 6:04 PM ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Wooden paddle-wheeler Delta Queen will make her last overnight cruise next year unless the federal government extends the riverboat's exemption from modern fire codes. The ship built in 1926 has carried three presidents and a princess on the Mississippi River, among other notables. A group organized by a riverboat enthusiast, Save-the-Delta-Queen.org, is campaigning to renew the exemption. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently declined to extend the 10-year exemption, citing fears that the ship could become a fire hazard. Under the terms of the 1960 Safety of Lives at Sea Act, ships with more than 50 staterooms must be constructed of inflammable materials. The Delta Queen accommodates 176 passengers. The company that owns the Delta Queen, the Seattle-based Majestic America Line, said it is planning a special send-off for next year's last cruises. The Delta Queen was en route from Memphis to Little Rock on a 7-day cruise yesterday. It's final voyage is set for October 31st, 2008. __________________ I may be fat. I may be over 65, BUT here I is!! My dog is usually pleased with what I do because she is not infected with the concept of what I should be doing. ~ Lonzo Idolswine "Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful." - Ann Landers

08-29-2007, 12:14 AM	#3
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08-29-2007, 07:42 AM	#4
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08-29-2007, 07:49 AM	#5
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08-29-2007, 03:20 PM	#6
Griff will audible pooch punt Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 12,778	article with some nice pictures __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-28-2007, 11:03 PM	#2
bluecuracao in a cupcake mood Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,694	So sad. I received an email with this news a month or so ago. I'd been dreaming about a Delta Queen cruise for a couple of years now, but I doubt that I'll have one before the time is up.

08-29-2007, 08:56 PM	#7
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 2,760	Great link Griff. Back in 70s the contractor whom I was working for sent some of us to do sub work at Todd shipyard, Algiers, LA. I did some pipe fitting on the Queen, I think a 4" bypass for some kind of overboard line. About a 6 hr job. But Todd was union and didn't like us being there. So made about 3 days.Got to walk the stair way and see the steam organ. TooT __________________ I may be fat. I may be over 65, BUT here I is!! My dog is usually pleased with what I do because she is not infected with the concept of what I should be doing. ~ Lonzo Idolswine "Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful." - Ann Landers

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