St. Louis Welcomes New Riverboat Becky Thatcher | St. Louis News

St. Louis just welcomed its first new riverboat in four decades—the Becky Thatcher, a stunning 19th-century paddlewheel replica now cruising downtown’s Mississippi waters. Built in 1987 and recently restored from Fort Myers, Florida, it joins the iconic Tom Sawyer for double the historic river fun. After a ten-day voyage from the Gulf Coast, this beautifully modernized vessel is ready to revive riverfront traditions and give locals and visitors a deeper connection to St. Louis’ watery heritage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/920475a693f297d7