Queen of the Mississippi (2015 ship)
 Queen of the Mississippi at the Port of Dubuque
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name |
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| Owner | American Cruise Lines |
| Builder |
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| In service | April 2015 |
| Homeport | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Identification | |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Overnight riverboat |
| Tonnage | 2,700 GT |
| Length | 90 m (300 ft)[2] |
| Beam | 16 m (52 ft)[2] |
| Draft | 2.3 m (7.5 ft)[2] |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)[2] |
| Capacity | 150 passengers[2] |
Queen of the Mississippi, originally American Eagle, is an overnight riverboat owned and operated by American Cruise Lines (ACL). She entered service in Spring 2015[3] and was built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland for overnight river cruising within the continental United States. The vessel accommodates 150 passengers in her 84 staterooms[2] . The vessel is a sister ship of a similar design to American Pride, which originally carried the Queen of the Mississippi name from 2012-2015. However, there are some differences between the vessels like internal arrangement and cabins on the 5th deck. Like her sister ship, all have private baths, windows, Wi-Fi, and interior entrances.
The ship deck plans:
- 1st Deck - double and single occupancy staterooms; dining room
- 2nd Deck - double and single occupancy staterooms, all with private balconies; three lounges
- 3rd Deck - owners suites, double and single occupancy staterooms, all with sliding doors to private balconies; library
- 4th Deck - owners suites, double and single occupancy staterooms, all with sliding doors to private balconies; two lounges
- 5th Deck - Pilot house, double and single occupancy staterooms, promenade, shaded public area, sundeck, putting green
Queen of the Mississippi entered service in 2015,[2] joining her sister boat American Pride. American Cruise Lines has not said if the name change to "Queen of the Mississippi" is permanent or temporary until the previously announced replacement vessel for "American Pride" launches in 2017.
Her stern-mounted paddlewheel is driven by a hydraulic motor, powered by diesel engines. This is augmented by two Z-drive units to provide a higher cruising speed and better maneuverability.[2]
References
- ^ Colton, Tim. "Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury MD". Small Ship Builders and Boatbuilders. www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "American Eagle Position". Cruise Position. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "American Eagle Riverboat Christened". TravelPulse. Retrieved 2015-07-30.