Queen of the Mississippi (ship)
 The Queen of the Mississippi passes a bridge on the Ohio River | |
| Career (United States) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Queen of the Mississippi |
| Owner: | American Cruise Lines |
| Builder: |
Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Maryland) Hull No. 100[1] |
| In service: | June 2012 |
| Homeport: | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Identification: |
Call sign: WDG2605 USCG Doc. No.: 1236505 |
| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Overnight riverboat |
| Tonnage: | 77 (gross); 53 (net)[2] |
| Length: | 295 ft (90 m)[3] |
| Beam: | 52.7 ft (16.1 m)[3] |
| Draft: | 7.5 ft (2.3 m)[3] |
| Propulsion: | 2 x Caterpillar C-32 Diesel[3] C-18 Diesel (Aux) |
| Speed: | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)[3] |
| Complement: | 150 passengers[3] |
Queen of the Mississippi is an overnight riverboat owned and operated by American Cruise Lines (ACL). She was built in 2012 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland for overnight river cruising within the continental United States. The vessel accommodates 150 passengers in her 77 staterooms. Of these, 65 have private balconies. All have private baths, windows, Wi-Fi, and interior entrances.[4]
The ship deck plans:[4]
- 1st Deck - 11 double and 1 single occupancy staterooms; dining room
- 2nd Deck - 15 double and 4 single occupancy staterooms, all with private balconies; three lounges
- 3rd Deck - 3 owners suites, 20 double and 6 single occupancy staterooms, all with sliding doors to private balconies; library
- 4th Deck - 3 owners suites, 13 double and 1 single occupancy staterooms, all with sliding doors to private balconies; two lounges
- 5th Deck - Pilot house, promenade, shaded public area, sundeck, putting green
Queen of the Mississippi entered service in 2012, joining her sister boat Queen of the West.[3]
Her stern-mounted 20-ton paddlewheel[5] 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 more maneuverability than typical riverboats.[6]
References
- ↑ Colton, Tim. "Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury MD". Small Ship Builders and Boatbuilders. www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "Coast Guard Vessel Documentation". NOAA Fisheries, Office of Science and Technology. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Wheel of Fortune". Diversified Business Communities. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Queen of the Mississippi". American Cruise Lines. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "A modern-day paddlewheeler sets sail". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "Chesapeake Shipbuilding Delivers Queen of the Mississippi". Chesapeake Shipbuilding. Retrieved 19 June 2013.