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HDR Shot of Jon Anderson White
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Jon Anderson White River Boat
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Jon Anderson White River Boat
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Jon Anderson White River Boat
Year/ Make/ Model : 1968 Dubuque Boat & Boiler Paddlewheeler
The J.A. White is a functional Sternwheeler built in 1967 by the Dubuque Boat & Boiler Company. According to a Dubuque Herald Newspaper article, this was the first vessel to pair a Diesel motor to a Paddlewheel via hydraulics.
Location of Builder: USA – Dubuque, Iowa
Welcome to Des Moines
After being anchored on land for years, Des Moines’s riverboat finally makes its way back home to the river. Nearly thirteen years ago the Spirit of Des Moines was all but destroyed after being vandalized and untied from its dock. This riverboat has been on a trip back ever since!
With many years and countless hours, the riverboat is again river-ready and is renamed after an old friend as the “Jon Anderson White” riverboat. It is owned by Historic Sternwheeler LLC, 1701 South Union St., Des Moines, Iowa 50315. 515-883-2628.
We will be offering a full schedule of public and private charters. Please take a moment to sign-up to receive upcoming announcements, and more information about us.
--Captain and Crew of the Jon Anderson White
Opening Ceremony
The Riverboat is finally ready to sail. We invited the Mayor of Des Moines to crack a bottle of champagne to get the boat started on its journey. Watch the video taken by the Des Moines Register during the ceremony.
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