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Tennessee Group Hopes To Purchase Delta Queen

An Ambassadors International spokesperson declined comment other than to say that the vessel is still for sale, but Robin Derryberry with The Delta Queen Preservation Foundation says her group’s plan to buy and preserve the steamboat remains active.

Published March 30, 2011
Categorized as Local News, Next Louisville, Politics Tagged Delta Queen, Delta Queen Preservation Foundation, paddlewheeler, Save the Delta Queen 2010, steamboat

Group Hopes To Buy, Operate Delta Queen

The Delta Queen has been leased as a floating hotel in Chattanooga since June of last year. Its cruises were halted after a congressional fire safety exemption was not renewed.

Published November 19, 2010
Categorized as Local News, Next Louisville, Politics Tagged Belle of Louisville, Delta Queen, Great Steamboat Race, Kentucky Derby Festival, Save the Delta Queen 2010
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