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 view of the steam engine's valve system. The photograph also depicts the control signal from the pilot house of the steamboat DELTA QUEEN.
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).