This was great! I was born on the banks of the Mississippi myself and I appreciate the history involved. Being from St. Louis and loving NOLA like I do.....it really resonated with me. My Great Grandmothers twin (born June 17, 1888) was crushed on a steamboat at the 1904 Worlds Fair in St Louis. The mid deck collapsed and he was on the bottom deck. Very interesting historical information included in your film. Thanks!
I was just thinking that my family was in St. Louis during this race in 1870 as well! They were married in 1864 and lived about 10 miles from the Mississippi River bank. It is actually not a far fetched idea that they could have been there.
I'm just getting into the time period after I read "Fevre Dream" by George R.R. Martin. It's a fictional vampire novella but it takes place on steamboats just after the Civil War and G.R.R.M did a really good job researching the time period. I didn't care so much about the vampire/ horror aspect, though it was a pretty cool take on the genre, I really liked the scene it all took place in. The fascination it sparked is what brought me here.
@@eddyb1596 from just reading a book ? Sounds more like u watched a movie how could u know scenery from a book. I never understood why people read for pleasure it's so damn boring and hard to understand or keep up with. No matter tho still good it got u into steamboats and/or history of them and the rivers and lakes. Its addicting actually I love it all
It occurred to me that America was much better back when Americans were proud 'adventurers.' May that spirit become re-ignited in the American population that survives our post-modern times. The good old days were just that, before hearts and minds preferred their own personal victimhoods.
I have one of Thomas Gandy's books, entitled "The Mississippi Steamboat Era In Historic Photographs, Natchez to New Orleans 1870-1920." Most of the photos are from negatives by Henry C. Morgan and his son Earl. I never realized the significance of the book or photos until I watched this excellent documentary! Wright Flyer, USAF (1968-1972).
@@f.puttstycker2784 No, I moved a lot when my late father was career Army and later when I was Air Force. Never been to St. Louis but have always liked the paddle steamers..
I wish I could work on a steamboat so bad or any sorda boat really. Imma mechanic and I know they'd have sumn for me to do. Wonder where I could go lol
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This was great! I was born on the banks of the Mississippi myself and I appreciate the history involved. Being from St. Louis and loving NOLA like I do.....it really resonated with me. My Great Grandmothers twin (born June 17, 1888) was crushed on a steamboat at the 1904 Worlds Fair in St Louis. The mid deck collapsed and he was on the bottom deck. Very interesting historical information included in your film. Thanks!
I was just thinking that my family was in St. Louis during this race in 1870 as well! They were married in 1864 and lived about 10 miles from the Mississippi River bank. It is actually not a far fetched idea that they could have been there.
@@nikkib.schaefer2912Are you talking about the steamboat race between the Robert E. Lee & another boat?
I really enjoyed watching this, especially the vintage footage and photos of steamboats. It was nicely narrated by Miss Young. Thanks for sharing!
what a marvelous documentary about steam boats ~~~ 12/17/2021 ~~~
RIVERBOAT, RIVERBOAT, I LOVE YOUR WHISTLEN WAIL, WISH I WAS BACK ON THE RIVERBOAT, STEAD OF THE MEMPHIS JAIL! GREAT SONG!
This is excellent. I had no idea that these events happened.
I'm just getting into the time period after I read "Fevre Dream" by George R.R. Martin. It's a fictional vampire novella but it takes place on steamboats just after the Civil War and G.R.R.M did a really good job researching the time period. I didn't care so much about the vampire/ horror aspect, though it was a pretty cool take on the genre, I really liked the scene it all took place in. The fascination it sparked is what brought me here.
@@eddyb1596 from just reading a book ? Sounds more like u watched a movie how could u know scenery from a book. I never understood why people read for pleasure it's so damn boring and hard to understand or keep up with. No matter tho still good it got u into steamboats and/or history of them and the rivers and lakes. Its addicting actually I love it all
beautiful machine
What a beautiful talented actress and good American catholic mother ! God bless her!
my late mom and aunt used to ride the delta queen from oakland to sanfransico every so often in their teenage years . both gone now.
It occurred to me that America was much better back when Americans were proud 'adventurers.' May that spirit become re-ignited in the American population that survives our post-modern times. The good old days were just that, before hearts and minds preferred their own personal victimhoods.
The era isn’t over there’s just fewer of them.
Really great! Thanks so much.
Thank you very much & deep for uploding this priceless treasure about america`s legendary steamboat-history. I really love it ; )
I have one of Thomas Gandy's books, entitled "The Mississippi Steamboat Era In Historic Photographs, Natchez to New Orleans 1870-1920." Most of the photos are from negatives by Henry C. Morgan and his son Earl. I never realized the significance of the book or photos until I watched this excellent documentary! Wright Flyer, USAF (1968-1972).
Are you from St Louis?
@@f.puttstycker2784 No, I moved a lot when my late father was career Army and later when I was Air Force. Never been to St. Louis but have always liked the paddle steamers..
Heard 'The Yellow Rose of Texas' played from the Delta Queen's calliope as she left the Willow Island lock up on the Ohio River back in the 90's.
The stick to Kingston, on my, portal, the dirt.
Whacky Was Labeled By Fulton THE same year
Great Scout Jacquard Jhackhe So They Remember The Home Run
Wow..We were in the last Race between the American Queen and NATZE ....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYES
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February Fifteenth What's Too Appear Tomorrow
Green Lantern Not Similar Spite
I wish I could work on a steamboat so bad or any sorda boat really. Imma mechanic and I know they'd have sumn for me to do. Wonder where I could go lol
American Queen Steamboat Co.
You Play For The Dodgers Scout Great Execution
fireworks where invented from Hawaii #FACT
that face just won't appear