Paddlewheel by nongo
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Description
The Empress of the North is the only overnight sternwheeler cruising in Alaska. Built in America, she has been designed to achieve a balance of modern refinement and faithful historical charm. The most modern passenger conveniences and spaciousness have been incorporated, blending the elegant and glamorous features and appearances of the stately night boats of the 1800's with the behind-the-scenes, state-of-the-art technology and creature comforts demanded by today's discerning cruisers.
The three story high paddlewheel fully propels the vessel on our leisurely cruise pace of up to 10 knots. To steer the vessel, the Empress of the North employs two Z-drive propeller pods, which rotate 360 degrees to provide unequalled maneuverability. When used with the paddlewheel, these Z-drives propel the Empress of the North at speeds of up to 14 knots, providing time to include all the major attractions of the Inside Passage.
Tomorrow I will post the whole view... enjoy...

Comments (12)
Fantastic scene..Great capture! Excellent picture :)
It must be a thrill to ride one of these boats. Excellent shot. Aloha
Wow... Like one here.but it is drydocked and made into a casino. You have a good POV for this.Great colour too
very nicely done!!!!!
Havn't seen this kind of ship for years, thanks for sharing!
Await me I leave with you other. Cheer
This is a beaut Akemi....I have worked on Freighters that couldn't manage that Speed :]
A nice paddlewheel on the boat. Wonderful colors and the photo is great.
Great detail and composition...thanks for the trivia too!
EXLT ! Great capture ...very nicely done ! V
Wonderful shot and interesting info. Must be a wonderful vessel to be traveling on.
WOW!! What a fantastic boat and story. Excellent.