Nowhere in these documents is the foolhardyriverboatcaptain or locomotive engineer told directly why he should slow down.
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Supplies were delivered by riverboats and transported from the depot to military outposts by wagon.
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He styled it like an old-styleriverboat, with low ceilings and velvet wallpaper.
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Riverboatexcursions and promises of tax amnesties lured home buyers to the subdivision.
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All were of varying design, some more successful than others, and some were similar to standard riverboats but with armored side-mounted paddle wheels.
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In some states, casinos are restricted to riverboats, large multi-story barges that are, more often than not, permanently moored in a body of water.
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This was a remote location with no railroads, and all supplies having to be carried long distances byriverboat, wagon train or horseback.
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Similar to ocean liner cruises, river cruises offer food and accommodations on large riverboats that visit tourist destinations.
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In spite of their efforts the river was traversed only once by paddleriverboatto the point of the new town.
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It is being developed as a tourism area, centered around theriverboatdock.
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Using steam power, riverboats were developed during that time which could navigate in shallow waters as well as upriver against strong currents.
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Numerous riverboats primarily transported rice through the region at this time.
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Lottie was only thirteen when her father died in ariverboataccident.
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British naval escorts were then provided for the riverboats.
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The new complex will replace the casino's currentriverboatgambling facility with a land-based 35000sqft m2 casino.
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