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American Queen Steamboat Will Call Memphis Home:

The city of Memphis now owns a $9 million interest in The American Queen steamboat, the only overnight cruise boat that will work the Mississippi River. Great American Steamboat Co. and Memphis officials announced that the steamboat company's affiliate, closed on a $15.5 million purchase. Riverfront Development Corp. President Benny Lendermon stated, “Now we have the largest, grandest steamboat to ever sail the Mississippi River be home-ported at Memphis.” To continue reading, click here, here, here, and also here.