New Orleans - Did you know the Steamboat Natchez is celebrating its 35th anniversary?
The current steamboat is the 9th named Natchez to cruise the Mississippi River. The first Natchez was built in 1846.
Captian Robert Mitchell says his favorite part of the boat is the red paddle wheel, which he paints once a year.
You can take a tour of the Steamboat Natchez to learn about all it's history, and you can also enjoy lunch on board the New Orleans staple.
The current steamboat is the 9th named Natchez to cruise the Mississippi River. The first Natchez was built in 1846.
Captian Robert Mitchell says his favorite part of the boat is the red paddle wheel, which he paints once a year.
You can take a tour of the Steamboat Natchez to learn about all it's history, and you can also enjoy lunch on board the New Orleans staple.
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