Dedicated to preserving
the Delta Queen as
a traveling piece
of Americana

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Forrest Wilkinson
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At the headwaters of “the Father of Waters”, Minnesotans feel a deep and loyal attachment to the Mississippi River.

The Delta Queen's elegant and measured steaming up and down the muddy Mississippi over these many years has woven her into our American tapestry.

The Delta Queen paddles along the water with up to 174 enchanted guests, and, built to the standards of the day, has a steel hull and a wood superstructure.

The 1966 Safety at Sea act prohibits wooden boats from carrying more than 50 overnight passengers.

Outfitted with modern sprinkler and fire suppression, she has been exempted nine times in the past. It may not happen again.

 If not, she will be permanently tied up and cease all underway operations.

Her loss would be a parting with history that could not be mended.

We Minnesotans for the Delta Queen believe that the Delta Queen is an American Treasure, special and unique.

Not only should she be offered an tenth Congressional Exemption; The Mississippi River Sternwheeler Delta Queen deserves a Presidential Pardon.

We Minnesotans for the Delta Queen, with all our hearts, request your help.

The clock is ticking...
These wonderful photos of the Delta Queen were graciously provided by Greg Maclin, another Delta Queen fan.Click on a photo to display a larger image.
More of Greg's riverboat photos can be seen here and here
The Delta Queen is listed as a National Historic Landmark. She is actually 285 feet long, 60 feet wide and has a height of 66'-5'' to the top of the smokestack. There are 87 staterooms for a total of 174 passengers.
a long-range view of the DQ churning down-river the Queen sailing through bluff country Docked at Paducah, Kentucky The Queen's pilot house
Her great red paddlewheel The Queen's Caliope above the paddlewheel Closeup of the paddlewheel Tied up at shore
The Queen's grand staircase The Betty Blake lounge one of the Queen's cabins Part of the engine room's original equipment
a peaceful early morning view a popular pastime on the Queen A foggy morning view off the bow Passengers enjoying the cruise on deck
There are a great many activists in locations outside of Minnesota, all working hard to save the Delta Queen... to keep her free to cruise and delight passengers and admirers.


Here is a beautiful video produced by Dan Landau:
Godspeed, Delta Queen

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES IN THIS BATTLE:

•  Majestic America Line's
Save the Delta Queen site

•  Save The Delta Queen

•  Steamboats.org

•  Save the Delta Queen.com

•  News articles about the fight
to save the Delta Queen

•  Historic designation for the Delta Queen

•  Will power politics sink the Delta Queen?


Hear the Delta Queen's actual calliope


Hear the Delta Queen's actual whistle


Isn't it obvious from the photos that the Delta Queen is a grand, safe, and meticulously maintained vessel?

If you agree that it would be a terrible loss to have her banned from sailing, please sign our petition and give us a donation to help us spread the word before it's too late.


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