It originally ran between new orleans and natchez, mississippi, and later catered to vicksburg, mississippi. its most notable passenger was the marquis de lafayette, the french hero of the american revolutionary war, in 1825. fire destroyed her, while in new orleans, on september 4, 1835.. Mark twain said that the mississippi river was a wonderful book with a new story to tell every day. mississippi, a chippewa indian word that means “large river” is the life force that has shaped new orleans history forever, defining and literally shaping the city into its famous crescent outline.. Historical river cruise. view the french quarter, the port of new orleans, and jean lafitte national historical park and preserve and be entertained by a historian narrator with a detailed description of new orleans landmarks, history, vessel information, and river lore..
New orleans riverboats, paddleboats and cruises. the current boat boasts modern safety mechanisms within a classic, exquisite oak exterior. explore the swamps of new orleans, or paddle down bayou st. john neighborhood inside the city with the safety of a guide at a beginner level pace.. In this official best of video, get a behind the scenes look of the authentic new orleans paddlewheeler, the creole queen, which takes daily and nightly voyages on the mississippi river with. Recorded on march 17, 2015 moving image archive serge de muller..
The President Paddle Boat New Orleans