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	Articles - Riverboat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Riverboats are generally of shallow draft, being broad of beam and rather square in plan, with a low freeboard and high topsides.
		Riverboats can survive with this type of configuration as they do not have to survive the high winds or large waves that are seen on large lakes, seas or oceans.
		The most famous early riverboats were on the rivers of the midwestern and central southern United States, on the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers in the early 19th century.
	www.gaple.com /articles/Riverboat (559 words)

	Racing Association of Central Iowa v
		Riverboats may not offer wagering on dog or horse races, but may offer a larger variety of other gambling games, including table games, video machines, and slots.
		The State suggests racetracks and riverboats are not within the same class of activities for purposes of equal protection.
		We conclude racetracks and riverboats are of the same class for purposes of this equal protection challenge.
	tarlton.law.utexas.edu /dawson/cases/racing/fitzgerald.htm (4136 words)

	Riverboats
		Riverboats, Memphis TN River Boats on the Mississippi, Memphis TN Copyright © 2004 Gigapxl Project
		The cobblestoned surface alongside Memphis's Riverside Drive provides the foreground for this shot of Mississippi riverboats and the Hernando Desoto bridge; a bridge which is reputed to be the largest alphabetic symbol in the world.
		Waiting for the pre-dawn light on an exceedingly cold mid-winter morning, we resorted to air-activated hand warmers as the only way to prevent dew from freezing on the lens.
	www.gigapxl.org /gallery-RiverBoat.htm (187 words)

	RIVERBOATS THAT DON'T SAIL A SHAKY BET FOR VIRGINIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Moreover, private enterprise (the riverboats' owners and operators), not the taxpayers, would foot the bill for the boats and dockside development; no private-public partnership would be necessary.
		Riverboats moving in Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries would be a colorful sight.
		But the probability that riverboats would be tethered permanently to their piers could lift few hearts.
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1995/vp951026/10260030.htm (485 words)

	Riverboat Gambling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Illinois riverboat casinos, all of which must charge a boarding fee to their customers, have the potential to be very plentiful, as they may cruise on any number of major rivers, including the Mississippi, Des Plaines, Ohio, and Illinois.
		In addition the riverboats must make regularly scheduled runs and be large enough to hold at least 600 passengers.
		Indiana gaming riverboats may be either historic or modern vessels of at least 150 feet, accommodating a minimum of 500 passengers.
	www.jobmonkey.com /casino/html/riverboat_gambling.html (776 words)

	Paddlewheel Riverboats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bordered by the St. Charles Park District's parks and local forest preserve district property, the Fox River is a green corridor of scenic beauty.
		There is no parking charge at Pottawatomie Park for riverboat passengers coming only for the boat ride.
		Dinner or luncheons are available, you may arrange your own food service or we have a catering service and are famous for the quality of our food as well as our riverboat trips.
	www.st-charlesparks.org /links/paddlewheelriverboats.htm (486 words)

	Riverboats consider 24-hour gaming
		The budget also includes a provision that would require riverboats to pay back taxes that lawmakers have said are owed from last year.
		For state officials, the 24-hour rule was another way to squeeze more tax revenue from one of the few industries that has continued to thrive in a bad economy.
		Riverboat casinos have been generating significant profits - as well as tax revenue - for several years.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/2003/04/28/biz_moregaming28.html (657 words)

	riverboats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It's often memories like that one that bring passengers aboard riverboats to relive history, whether it be their own or this nation's.
		History is a part of every riverboat passage, whether you are gazing at an engineering marvel called Hoover Dam from the deck of the Desert Princess on Lake Mead, learning about the Gold Rush aboard the Spirit of Sacramento in California's capital or singing along with Elvis on the Memphis Queen.
		Pass up the Riverboat Discovery and you'll "miss the best part of Alaska," warns Johne Binkley, CEO of the family-operated steamboat on the Chena and Tanana rivers.
	www.grouptravelleader.com /roundups/10-99/rvrboats.html (1792 words)

	Riverlorian Books & Programs ->
		Following are photos of interesting riverboats I have seen, piloted or rode on.................
		This is a rugged riverboat that is built for rough rivers and long cruises.
		The dinghy is half of a canoe that I broke in two shooting rapids and made use of it by building a transom on the good half.
	www.indianawaterways.com /riverboats.htm (665 words)

	Photos - Whanganui Riverboats
		Riverboats moored to the Pipiriki wharves late 1900's.
		Pipiriki Landing with moored riverboats as seen in the 1900's from the road in front of Pipiriki House.
		The Houseboat Makere and Wai-iti moored at the mouth of the Retaruke River.
	www.riverboats.homestead.com /Photos.html (196 words)

	Tall Stacks - Riverboat Photography in Cincinnati, Ohio
		Riverboats from up and down the Ohio River come to Cincinnati and the feeling is at times very much like it might have been back in the riverboat days when such gatherings were routine.
		Seeing the boats in the fog, it was easy to believe a hundred years had melted away.
		The best way to see the collected riverboats was by cruising the river and the best time for a cruise was in the evening.
	myducksoup.com /gallery/tallstacks.shtml (273 words)

	REGION SETS SIGHTS ON RIVERBOATS WITH VIRGINIA'S HORSE TRACK LOST TO NEW KENT COUNTY, HAMPTON ROADS LEGISLATORS AGAIN ...
		Two days after New Kent County beat Virginia Beach and Portsmouth for the right to bet on the ponies, area lawmakers began to assess the prospects for another game of chance that could mean 24,000 jobs and $123 million annually in state and local revenue.
		Jones and other supporters tout riverboats as a perfect fit for a maritime community hard-hit by defense cutbacks and shipyard layoffs.
		Riverboat legislation died in committee last year, then made its way onto the House of Delegates floor early this year only to fall short by a narrow margin.
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1994/vp941015/10150217.htm (721 words)

	BB Riverboats plans area port (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		BB Riverboats, a river cruise company from Cincinnati, hopes to establish its first base of operations outside Cincinnati in Huntington or Charleston within the next two years, said Tim Eversole, development director with BB Riverboats, who made the announcement at the Maritime Summit held in the Radisson Hotel in Huntington on Tuesday.
		The response BB Riverboats’ 1,000 passenger Belle of Cincinnati received when it docked in Huntington and Charleston during the summer of 2004 prompted the riverboat company to consider dropping anchor permanently in the market.
		BB Riverboats has yet to confirm a location for the company’s new offices, but Eversole said the company is determined to open up a second location in the area.
	www.herald-dispatch.com /2005/February/02/LNtop1.htm (681 words)

	Gateway Arch Riverboats
		The Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher riverboats are a favorite location for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions among many bridal couples.
		A guarantee of the number of passengers and full payment of all contracted services must be received no later than five business days prior to the cruise date (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays not included).
		Gateway Arch Riverboats, as a licensee, is responsible for the administration of the sale and service of alcoholic beverages as regulated by the state law.
	www.gatewayarchriverboats.com /charterCruises.asp (483 words)

	KETV.com - Entertainment - Riverboats Can Stay At Docks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A new law allows the riverboats to decide whether they want to cruise or stay docked.
		When riverboat casinos were first authorized in Iowa, the law created cruising requirements.
		Harrah's is eager to cut back on the time spent on the river, but it's not ready to forfeit all cruising.
	www.theomahachannel.com /entertainment/3452931/detail.html (268 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		BB Riverboats offers year-round entertainment with everything from hour-long sightseeing cruises to overnight minivacations on one of several boats: the modern FunLiner, the steamboat-era River Queen, the authentic sternwheeler Mark Twain and the open air River Raft.
		A 400-passenger excursion ship, Celebrations Riverboats caters to corporate and personal functions.
		Cost ranges from $50 to $65 per person.
	www.cincinnati.com /visitorsguide/riverboat.html (249 words)

	History Channel Classroo: The Riverboats
		It was Mark Twain's youthful ambition to be a riverboat pilot.
		But more important, riverboats managed to tame the mighty rivers of the West and revolutionize transportation in the 19th century.
		Indeed, the riverboats are characters in his most famous stories.
	www.historychannel.com /classroom/guides/riverboa.html (362 words)

	Riverboats - domestic and international high seas and river casino gaming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Find both modern and traditional riverboat casinos with a variety of different deals.
		With two riverboat casinos, a 19th century paddlewheeler and the Harrah's Mardi Gras-themed casino, guests at Harrah's North Kansas City have more entertainment choices and the convenience of flexible boarding schedules.
		Player's Lake Charles has two riverboat casinos and the island Terrace Restaurant, named the most romantic restaurant in Southwest Louisiana.
	www.gambling.org /Directory/Riverboats/Riverboats-647007.asp (302 words)

	Lake Austin Riverboats
		For over 50 years Lake Austin Riverboats has been providing fun and relaxation to friends and businesses who are getting together, getting married, or even just getting away from the office.
		The Commodore's Pup, which is the original Lake Austin riverboat and the longest-operating riverboat in Texas.
		This majestic paddlewheel riverboat operates for private chartered cruises, business events, and parties.
	www.austinriverboats.com (186 words)

	Lake George Steamboat Company - Adirondack cruise ships, Minne-Ha-Ha, Lac du Saint Sacrement, Mohican
		Thus plans were set in motion to construct a sternwheel steamer in the mold of the Mississippi Riverboats.
		Due to the difficulty of bringing a ship overland into the lake, it was decided that the Company would undertake the construction using its own men and facilities.
		Ruth Dow swung a bottle of champagne against the ship’s jackstaff and christened her the Minne-Ha-Ha in keeping with the tradition of perpetuating the old steamer names.
	www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com /minnehaha.html (488 words)

	River Boats or Paddle Wheel Boats riverboat pilot sternwheeler by the mark twain
		Known by numerous names such as riverboat, paddleboat, sternwheeler, and the showboat, the steamboat was invented by Robert Fulton and revolutionized river travel between 1810 and the Civil War along the muddy Mississippi, Ohio, and Missouri Rivers.
		Usually constructed with four decks, the steam riverboat was in general, poorly built out of a conglomeration of wood, tin, shingles, canvas, twine and thousands of dollars worth of scroll work
		The steamboats were elaborate and held a certain aura with their grand staircases, carpeted lounges and luxurious passenger cabins.
	www.linecamp.com /museums/americanwest/define_the_west/river_boats/river_boats.html (472 words)

	Company History: Memphis Riverboats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		With her purchase in early 2001 of her late brother's interest in the Memphis Queen Riverboats, Captain Dale Meanley Lozier becomes owner of the largest minority owned passenger riverboat company in the nation.
		It is still rare to find a woman riverboat captain who has been involved in the same business for more than 40 years, but rarer still for her to own it.
		The Memphis Riverboats Inc. as we know it today started as a one boat company--but that was one boat unlike any the Mississippi River had seen before.
	www.memphisqueen.com /company (277 words)

	About the riverboats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The ship, which was designated as a national landmark in 1989, holds about 175 passengers and has a crew of 75.
		It and a sister ship, the Delta King, were built in 1926 in Stockton, Calif. The riverboats originally traveled between Sacramento and San Francisco, on an overnight trip that featured gambling.
		The six-deck riverboat holds the world's largest calliope, as well as a pool, six bars, a movie theater and an exercise room.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/2002/04/13/fin_about_riverboats.html (194 words)

	Great River Road : : The Riverboats \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		After 1812, the planters turned to a newly invented water vessel for speedier and safer transportation of their crops to the market.
		Along with families, merchants, peddlers, and European visitors, the boats were the realm of some cunning and colorful characters: the riverboat gambler and "confidence" (or "con") man. Plantation owners were drawn like magnets to the sharp-witted, silver-tongued professional gamers, crooks, and cranks.
		Huge fortunes were won and lost on the river, and more than a few deeds to plantations changed hands at the table on a river steamboat.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/greatriverroad/0780023678.html (368 words)

	African Queen River Cruises - Taupo, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Waireka was the boat to revive tourism on the Whanganui River in the 1960's
		and is the sole operational survivor of the tunnel drive riverboats of the
		It is recorded that the Waireka travelled up the 239 rapids on the Whanganui River in the lowest ever recorded river level in 1911 and took some 15,000 tourists to the houseboatin that same year.
	www.riverboats.homestead.com /AfricanQueen.html (336 words)

	Slant Point: Gambling Riverboats in NYC? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The NY Post has the latest move toward bringing gambling riverboats to NYC.
		Of course, one prime area for the boats would be the rapidly-rising Red Hook waterfront, already receiving cruise ships and water taxis this year.
		But there city plans call for creating a large storage facility for cars shipped from overseas, again wrongly putting the squeeze on the one functioning business on the waterfront.
	www.slantpoint.com /mt-arx/2005/04/gambling_riverb.php (202 words)

	Cruise the Mississippi River on the authentic paddlewheeler, the riverboat, La Crosse Queen !!
		is a modern-day replica of the grand riverboats which roamed the Mississippi River in the late 19th Century.
		She is one of the few authentic Mississippi River paddlewheel riverboats still in operation in the country today.
		These two hour riverboat dinner cruises are a wonderful way to unwind from a busy work week, travel schedule or hectic convention.
	www.greatriver.com /laxqueen/paddle.htm (921 words)

	New Orleans Paddlewheels; Your Source for tickets and info on the Creole Queen and Cajun Queen in New Orleans, LA
		New Orleans Paddlewheels; Your Source for tickets and info on the Creole Queen and Cajun Queen in New Orleans, LA The Riverboat Cajun Queen Constructed in New Orleans, Louisiana and launched on June 1, 1987, the Riverboat Cajun Queen was built for speed and distance.
		She is an authentic replica of an old riverboat that provided passenger service along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts during the late 19th Century.
		The interiors are richly appointed with plush Victorian style draperies, soft period lighting, wooden parquet dance floors, and Louisiana Cypress bars accented with brass railing for a warm and welcoming setting.
	www.neworleanspaddlewheels.com /about_cajunqueen.html (200 words)

	Riverboats
		The River Walk is a scale model of the lower part of the Mississippi River which visitors can walk along learning all about the history of the river.
		One of the most intriguing things to me was the riverboats and their history on the Mississippi River.
		Indeed one of the most intriguing eras of American History.
	home.earthlink.net /~jjwhitt/DrX2/Riverboats.html (1232 words)

	RIVERBOATS, STEAMBOATS, STERNWHEELERS AND SIDEWHEELERS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Now, all I can do is dream about them and collect every little thing I can to commemorate them, to celebrate their influence on the building of the United States, their enormous roll in shaping what this country has become, and to mourn their demise.
		This web site is devoted, primarilly, to the midwestern paddlewheelers, the riverboats of the Mississippi and Missouri and Ohio Rivers.
		There are other steamboats listed in these pages, those which plied their trade on rivers in the east, in the far west, Alaska and the Great Lakes, for they too had a lot to do with our great country's history, but it is the old flat-bottomed queens of the river which are my passion.
	members.tripod.com /%7EWrite4801/riverboats.html (772 words)

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