Greater New Orleans (Excursion boat/Packet, 1895-?)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Excursion boat/Packet
• BUILT: 1895 at Cincinnati Ohio
• FORMERLY: Virginia; Steel City; East St. Louis; Island Belle
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Dismantled
• OWNERS: Greater New Orleans Amusement Company; Streckfus Steamers, St. Louis
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - 2441; After she was sold in 1927 to the Greater New Orleans Amusement Company, she was completely rebuilt at Paducah and renamed. She ran excursions at New Orleans for a year or so and then was sold to Streckfus Steamers
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: The Greater New Orleans after spending time in dry dock. The Paducah wharf boat is on the left and the Greater New Orleans is on the right