Photograph of the steamboat DELTA QUEEN near a railroad bridge north of Hannibal, Mo. "15 barge tow ran into this bridge knocking down center span. April 1981. Turn table swing section on left side of picture in open position. No loss of life or boat. Accident caused by swing section tender not opening section after train passed over. Fast currant and slow opening left no place to go for the tow.”
Photograph of the DELTA QUEEN's cabin deck lounge. "Note: coffee cups of people who had coffee and pastries for breakfast. Main breakfast was served in Orleans Room."
Photograph of the DELTA QUEEN's entrance to the Orleans Room (Dining room and dance floor). The entrance was located between the engine room (AFT) and Generator Room (Forward).
Photograph of the steamboat DELTA QUEEN's 44 Ton paddle wheel and converting 10 Ton Pitman Arm that drove the wheel. This view was taken from the cabin deck, and note the waves from the thrust.
Photograph of the "Forward cabin deck lounge between meal snacks - fresh fruit bowls for the taking all day long (Oranges-Bananas-Apples)" on board the steamboat DELTA QUEEN.