Edmonton Riverboat

The Edmonton Riverboat is a riverboat in Edmonton on the North Saskatchewan River. It started to sail on the river under the name Edmonton Queen in 1995 and has become a unique Edmonton attraction.[1] The boat is 52M long and configured to carry 399 passengers as of 2020.[2]

History
Name:
  • 1995–2018: Edmonton Queen
  • 2018 onwards: Edmonton Riverboat
Port of registry: Edmonton, Alberta
Builder:
  • Scott Steel, Sherwood Park, Alberta
  • The Riverboat Corporation
Laid down: 1992
Completed: 1995
In service: July 26, 1996
Identification: IMO number: 8888886
Status: In service
General characteristics [1]
Tonnage: 750.49 GT
Length: 51.79 m (169 ft 11 in)
Beam: 12.01 m (39 ft 5 in)
Draft: 0.73 m (2 ft 5 in)
Propulsion:
  • 2 × 350 bhp (261 kW) Cummins NTA855 marine diesel engines
  • 2 × Paddlewheels @ 18 rpm
  • 1 × 192 hp (143 kW) Volvo Penta bow thruster
Speed: 9 knots (17 km/h; 10 mph)
Capacity: ~399 passengers
Crew: 10

In April 2016, the boat was sold in auction for $553,000 and underwent renovations, upgrades, and a change in name to Edmonton Riverboat.[3][4][5]

In July 2019, the boat became lodged on a sandbar. The 300 passengers onboard were rescued by the Edmonton Fire Department.[6]

In April 2020, the boat was damaged after its hull was punctured by one of the underwater concrete pilings at dock due to rapid water level fluctuations from the spring thaw.[7][8]

References
  1. "Frequently Asked Questions". edmontonriverboat.ca. 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  2. "A river runs through it: The story of the hardiest boat in Edmonton - Macleans.ca".
  3. "Edmonton Queen Riverboat sold in auction for more than $500K". Global News Edmonton. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  4. "Meet the new king of the Edmonton Queen". CBC News Edmonton. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  5. Parrish, Julia (15 June 2018). "After renovation, name change, Edmonton Riverboat to sail North Sask. River". CTV Edmonton. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  6. Komadina, Sarah (14 July 2019). "Edmonton Riverboat passengers rescued overnight by firefighters". Global News Edmonton. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  7. Snowdon, Wallis (22 April 2020). "'Like a can opener against the hull': Spring thaw leaves Edmonton Riverboat listing". CBC News. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  8. Ramsay, Caley (14 July 2019). "Part of Edmonton Riverboat submerged in North Saskatchewan River". Global News Edmonton. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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