Launched in Saint Louis, this excursion steamer, is an example of the late1930s-early 1940s trend of streamlining. Claimed by its owners to be the largest river excursion boat in existence, the craft is nearly nonsinkable due to 72 watertight compartments in the hull. It has five decks, four for the passengers and one for the crew, and is composed almost entirely of metal and glass. It was designed by Mazie Krebs.
Inside it had air conditioned cabins, a 2.000 seat ballrom with a band stand, a bar, a concession stand, dinign areas, lounges, a large powder room on the mezzanine was named and styled for Greta Garbo, a cafeteria and a soda jerk.
Sadly in 2010 this iconic river boat was scrapped.
Below it's an image from its launch day.
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