Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Marine Royalty "Red Coats"

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

1. Marine Royalty "Red Coats" Marker

Inscription. On July 2, 1996, the City of Paducah was visited by marine royalty. All three of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company's boats docked simultaneously at the Port of Paducah. The Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen and American Queen frequent this community where they are enthusiastically welcomed by the volunteer organization of men and women who represent Paducah and McCracken County ~ the Paducah Ambassador. The "Red Coats" create an extravagant panorama of color on the waterfront for the landings and departures of the majestic queens. The Ambassador program was inaugurated by Mayor Gerry B. Montgomery in January of 1988.

Erected by Sponsored by: Jim Grisham in memory of Jo Grisham.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1988.

Location. 37° 5.252′ N, 88° 35.622′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is on South Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christening the Towboat Eleanor (here, next to this marker); The Pilothouse (here, next to this marker); Wheel Repair (a few steps from this marker); Ride Round The Rivers / Paducah Harbor (a

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few steps from this marker); Paducah Marine Supply and Service (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial of Paducah (a few steps from this marker); Area riverbeds (a few steps from this marker); Lock and Dam 52 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.

Also see . . .
1. The Delta Queen. The Delta Queen is 285 feet long (86.9 m), 58 feet (17.7m) wide, and draws 11.5 feet (3.5m). She weighs 1,650 tons (1,676 metric tons), with a capacity of 176 passengers. Her cross-compounded steam engines generate 2,000 indicated horsepower (1,500 kW), powering a stern-mounted paddlewheel. (Submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

2. American Queen. The American Queen is the third "Queen" from the former Delta Queen Steamboat Company and is propably the largest steamboat ever built. She was built in 1994 by McDermott Shipyard and launched in 1995 at an approximate cost of $60 million. Her steam engine are from the U.S. dredge Kennedy. As the paddle wheels are to small to move the large boat in every situation, there are two additional propellers

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

2. Marine Royalty "Red Coats" Marker

which can be used if necessary. (Submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

3. Marine Royalty "Red Coats" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.