The Delta Queen Pano Blog

The Delta Queen at Maysville, Kentucky

rackphoto — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:01:38 +0000

In 1989 the Delta Queen, the last of the over-night steam-powered sternwheelers, was designated a National Historic Landmark. Here she is at the Floodwall in Maysville. These are a few images from what could be her last trip here to Maysville as her exempton to the SOLAS will expire on 10/31/08 unless granted another reprieve. Enjoy this short Pano Essay onboard the Steamship Delta Queen.

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The Grand Staircase

rackphoto — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:54:43 +0000

Here is the beautiful Grand Staircase that goes from the Forward Cabin Lounge up to the Texas Lounge. The gift shop and Purser’s office are located here also.

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The Texas Lounge

rackphoto — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:49:01 +0000

Some might argue that this is the hub of activity while on a cruise.

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The Stern Wheel

rackphoto — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:44:11 +0000

Here is a view overlooking the stern wheel from the back corner of the Texas Deck.

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Two Porch Swings

rackphoto — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:37:02 +0000

Imagine cruising down the sultry Mississippi River on a warm summer’s evening sitting in one of these porch swings.

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The Pilot House

rackphoto — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:31:29 +0000

Here is where the navigation takes place. As you look around you will notice all the “comforts of home.”

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The Orleans Room

rackphoto — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:22:45 +0000

This room is the heart of the ship’s nightlife and features a rare ironwood floor. You can notice that the band was rehearsing while I was there getting this image.

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Calliope

rackphoto — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:04:12 +0000

Here is a view of the Calliope overlooking the Sternwheel. This calliope from 1897 was once part of a circus after it was salvaged from a sunken showboat.

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The Golden Antlers

rackphoto — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:51:02 +0000

Every year during Kentucky Derby Week the Delta Queen races the Belle of Louisville, another sternwheeler on the Ohio River. This year, 2008, the Delta Queen won and has the honor of wearing the Golden Antlers until next years race. Due to the current situation with the exemption running out for the Delta Queen there might not be a race next year for the Delta Queen. Several days after I took this image, the Delta Queen passed by Louisville for possibly the last time and graciously asked the Belle of Louisville to hold on to the Antlers until the next time that the Delta Queen passes through.

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Betty Blake Library

rackphoto — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:21:07 +0000

On the Cabin Deck running down the center of the ship is the lovely and quaint Betty Blake Library.

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