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Posted: 8:43 PM Sep 30, 2008
Last Updated: 8:43 PM Sep 30, 2008
Reporter: Allison Rhea
Email Address: allison.rhea@wtap.com

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In the fight to stay afloat, the crew of the Delta Queen has taken their battle from the waters to the internet.

They've produced a video asking Congress to save the historic boat and posted it on youtube.com.

They're asking you to watch the video, give it a five star rating, leave a comment, and then send it to everyone you know.

The owners of the Delta Queen have operated the passenger steamer under a Safety of Life At Seas Exemption, which expires this year.

Proposed legislation would extend the exemption to November 1st, 2018.

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Posted by: joyce Location: marietta on Oct 1, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Marietta is blessed to have the Delta Queen visit two or three times a summer. Please save our Queen!

Posted by: victoria Location: lowell on Oct 1, 2008 at 05:27 PM
I used to go to marietta in elementry school. My fifth grade teacher(my favorite)took us on a class trip to tour the delta queen on september 11 the day of the terrorist attacks. that boat has great meaning to me and i hope it stays around so i can show my kids where i was on 9/11

Posted by: Michael Location: Marietta on Oct 1, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Forget the fire codes. Your in the middle of a freaking river. if you cant swim you should'nt be on a boat

Posted by: Marian Arnold Location: Marietta, Ohio on Oct 1, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Marietta Loves the Delta Queen and always look forward to seeing her. She is part of my history and like to reminise when she is in town.

Posted by: lou Location: ohio on Oct 1, 2008 at 09:20 AM
I do hope that the Delta Queen will continue to travel on the Ohio river , I have watched it for 76 years and love to hurry to the river when I hear the beautiful music being played

Posted by: Franz Neumeier Location: Munich, Germany on Oct 1, 2008 at 02:32 AM
The Youtube video is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ss0tgXYSPc

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