PS Georgia Queen
The Georgia Queen in 2018
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| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | Georgia Queen |
| Owner | Savannah Riverboat Cruises |
| Operator | Savannah Riverboat Cruises |
| Completed | 1995 |
| Status | Operational |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Paddle steamer |
| Decks | 4 |
PS Georgia Queen is a paddle steamer in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is the largest riverboat in operation in the country. Berthed beside Savannah's River Street, the vessel, which was completed in 1995,[1] has four decks.[2]
The vessel was purchased by Savannah Riverboat Cruises in 2016, having formerly served on the Mississippi River in Louisville, Kentucky.[3] It replaced a 32-year-old vessel of the same name, which was sold to Louisville Metro and renamed.[4]
The vessel can carry one thousand passengers. It is 230 feet (70 m) long, 64 feet (20 m) wide and 68 feet (21 m) tall.[5]
Its sister vessel is the three-deck Savannah River Queen.[5][6]
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The previous incarnation of the Georgia Queen, pictured in 2010, now in service in Louisville, Kentucky
See also
References
- ^ Shumake, Liz (16 April 2023). "The Georgia Queen". Savannah, GA | Savannah.com. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Georgia Queen". Savannah Riverboat. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Nussbaum, Katie. "Savannah Riverboat Cruises adds country's largest riverboat to its fleet". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Shafer, Sheldon S. "Belle of Louisville is getting a new riverboat wharf partner". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Tour Our Boats". Savannah Riverboat. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "This One-of-a-Kind Cruise is the Best Way to Explore the Savannah River | Visit Savannah". visitsavannah.com. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2024.