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American Queen resumes sailing after repairs to rock damageAmerican Queen resumes sailing after repairs to rock damage

The American Queen sailed from Nashville a day late following what the American Queen Steamboat Co. said were minor repairs after 'grazing a rock' Saturday morning on the Cumberland River.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

October 26, 2014

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

The paddlewheeler departed Sunday afternoon at 3 following clearance to sail by the US Coast Guard, the company said in a statement to Seatrade Insider.

Passengers for the cruise to Chattanooga were able to embark on time while the repairs were made.

American Queen had been due to depart Nashville late Saturday afternoon. 

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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