July 2, 2012

American Queen steamboat

The American Queen steamboat docked along the Mississippi River in downtown Cape Girardeau Monday, July 2, 2012 as it travels from Memphis, Tenn. to St. Louis, Mo.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Servers make their way through the J.M. White dining room on board the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A smaller saloon awaits passengers aboard the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau. The steamboat is traveling from Memphis, Tenn. to St. Louis, Mo.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Chief Mate John Cook gives a tour of the interior of the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A view of the J.M. White dining room on the main deck of the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau. The steamboat is traveling from Memphis, Tenn. to St. Louis, Mo.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Chief Mate John Cook shows the Mark Twain Gallery on the second deck of the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks to passengers after his tour of the American Queen Monday, July 2, 2012 in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A chandelier lights the way to the grand staircase of American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Chief Mate John Cook looks south along the Mississippi River from the rear deck of the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 while it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau. The steamboat is traveling from Memphis, Tenn, to St. Louis, Mo.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The interior of the second deck of the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Grand Saloon inside the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Guests have lunch on board the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Passengers and visitors head towards the Mississippi River to board and get a glimpse of the the American Queen steamboat Monday, July 2, 2012 as it is docked in downtown Cape Girardeau. The steamboat is traveling from Memphis, Tenn. to St. Louis, Mo.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The gentleman's room on the second second of the American Queen steamboat as seen Monday, July 2, 2012 in downtown Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A passenger prepares to board the American Queen Monday, July 2, 2012 in downtown Cape Girardeau.

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The American Queen steamboat docked along the Mississippi River in downtown Cape Girardeau Monday, July 2, 2012 as it travels from Memphis, Tenn. to St. Louis, Mo.

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