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t Steamboat Natchez

For a reminder of the old days of river travel, visitors can take a
two-hour cruise on the Steamboat Natchez. In the 19th century,
steamboats traveled the length of the Mississippi, taking
between three and five days to get from Louisville, Kentucky,
to New Orleans. The boatmen were notorious brawlers who
went looking for women and liquor at the end of a trip and
established New Orleans’ reputation as the “City of Sin.” In
their heyday, from 1830 to 1860, some 30 steamboats lined
up at the levee. The steamboat era ended by the close of the
19th century as railroads and highways replaced them.
Steam Whistle
The genuine copper-and-
steel steam whistle is a
Pilot House treasured antique.
A telegraph is used for
communication between the Pilot
House and the Chief Engineer in
the engine room.

KEY
1 Magnolia Suite in the lower
deck for private events.
2 Bowthruster
3 Capstan
4 Bridge
5 The copper bell is inlaid
with 250 silver dollars to produce
a purer tone.
6 Gift shop
7 The Hurricane Deck features Stage
live jazz music. Gigantic ramps were used to board,
load, and off-load the steamboat.

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Date 24th April 2013
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