Comments on: I love the Delta Queen

By: Cindy Handel

Cindy Handel — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:09:39 +0000

I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to cruise on the Delta Queen four times, beginning in 1997. My most recent trip was this past September 13 to 23, 2008. The boat and her crew are the best and it’s hard to accept that that might have been the last time I’ll see the Delta Queen. She’s part of history and shouldn’t be terminated. Too many people love and depend on her.

By: Ian Turner

Ian Turner — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:01:47 +0000

I think that Mr. Obestar needs to listen to the people & not the union, to keep this this peace of history on the river.

By: Ethel Lawson

Ethel Lawson — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:19:47 +0000

As an adult I moved to the Ohio River Valley and know how much the Queen added to understanding the history and to the enjoyment of the area.
Since I can see no valid argument for not allowing her to continue I most strongly support Congressional action to make this possible.
Ethel Lawson
Venice, FL

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:07:00 +0000

I’ll get the word out here on the west coast. Sacramento is the home of the “Delta King” the twin of the Queen. It is unfortunately docked forever. I have stayed on the King a few times, and it is a beautiful boat. The Queen should stay afloat.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:11:13 +0000

I’m sorry. But the owners of the boat have trashed their employees and busted their union. I wouldn’t trust a company on fire safety that treats their employees this way. Let’s find a responsible owner who is fair to the employees and then maybe they can be trusted to run a safe boat.

By: Pat Freeburg

Pat Freeburg — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:28:23 +0000

As a 13 time passenger on the DQ, I am certainly very concerned about her and will do all I can to help. I have contacted my Congressman, Keith Ellison, as well as Rep. Oberstar to voice my concern. I am awaiting replies from both. However I must take exception to your comment about Rep. Oberstar being influenced by labor (in this case). I doubt very much that the fate of the few crew on the DQ will carry much weight with anyone and I think your remark will polarize and turn away some people you will need. This should not be a partisan issue. I suspect the Majestic Line is more concerned about insurance for the DQ than trying to save her. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to assist.– Pat Freeburg

By: Annie P.

Annie P. — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:41:10 +0000

I hope the folks that make these type of decisions listen; what a wonderful part of American History, a part that should be continued!

By: Annie P.

Annie P. — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:40:23 +0000

I hope folks listen, what a wionderful part of American History, a part that should be continued!

By: C.A. Shelby

C.A. Shelby — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:56:31 +0000

It is time to save two true American Icons, THE DELTA QUEEN and the world’s fastest passenger ship, the S.S. UNITED STATES. Get the word out and lets see if we can salvage some working AMERICAN PRIDE! Thank you.

By: Travis Gordon

Travis Gordon — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:40:31 +0000

I am only 13, I am a history buff, I know alot about thease boats, Titanic, Olympic, Lusitania, Britannic, DELTA QUEEN, I hope the DQ will come to Chattanooga before if its retired, and I hope it is not retired, I hope she keeps on steaming.