Boat belonged to Capt. DENKMAN, friend of Golden Eagle's Jim Smith. Capt. Denkman attended some G.E. meetings. M. Buel May '05. Diesel excursion boat, steel hull, twin props. Built Chattanooga, TN, 1941. 64.5 x 20. Cat D-330 diesels, placed in 1966, total of 240 hp. Originally named Lake Queen, then owned by Pleasure Boats Inc., Normandy, MO. She was sold in 1960 to Agnew's Charter Boat Service, Louisville, KY. In 1961 was again sold, and the present owner renamed her. Owned by Mississippi River Charter Service, St. Louis, MO. From Sally's rememberance: I remember writing Capt. Denkman's name down a lot of times when doing inventory work at the museum. he gave a lot to the museum, a compass, lots of papers, and photos of Mississippi Bell. Comments by George and Sally Mitchell.
This picture was taken by Mr. Wesley when she left on her ill fated trip May 17, 1947 from the St. L. Levee at 6:00 P.M. Presented to the Golden Eagle River Museum by Marga Finger 1976,
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).
From the last St. Louis owned tourist Str. GOLDEN EAGLE, which struck rock bottom 80 miles South of St. Louis May 18, 1947. Passengers and crew left safely. The boat broke up, a total loss. The PILOT HOUSE is now in the River Room of the Jefferson Memorial in Forest Park.
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.