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American Traditions: The Great Steamboat Race
Plot Synopsis by Linda J. Shriver

This installment of the series American Traditions takes a look at steamboats. See the last steamboats that travel overnight on American waters, the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen. Actress Loretta Young narrates this 50 minute video. The Great Steamboat Race of 1870 is reenacted. Footage of historic steamboats is also included.