American Countess
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Name
- Kanesville Queen (1995–2016)
- American Countess (2020–present)
Owner
- Harrah's Entertainment (1995–2013)
- Newt Marine (2013-2016)
- American Queen Voyages (2016–2024)
- American Cruise Lines (2024-present)
OperatorAmerican Cruise Lines
Port of registryLouisville, Kentucky, USA
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name |
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| Owner |
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| Operator | American Cruise Lines |
| Port of registry | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Launched | 1995 |
| Identification |
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| General characteristics | |
| Length | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Beam | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Decks | 4 |
| Propulsion | Paddlewheel and Z-drive (diesel electric)[1] |
| Capacity | 245 passengers[2] |
American Countess is a river cruise paddlewheeler owned by American Cruise Lines.
The casino boat Kanesville Queen was originally constructed for Harrah's Entertainment in Council Bluffs, Iowa and opened to the public on New Year's Day of 1996.[3] In 2007, Iowa law was changed to allow casinos to operate fully onshore.[4] After the revision of the law, Harrah's officials stated that the river vessel was no longer needed at their Council Bluffs casino and estimated it would save the company $2 million annually to retire the boat.[5] In 2013, Kanesville Queen was sold as scrap to Newt Marine of Dubuque, Iowa.[6]
