 The Ship
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Demographics:
The Grand Lady is a US Flagged Vessel. At 80 ft long and 20 ft wide, it is of all steel construction, weighing in at 51 gross ton. This means, if we were to place her on a scale it would weigh in at 125 thousand pounds! Powered by 2 caterpillar diesel engines, rated at 250 hp each, the vessel cruises at 8 knots with a top speed of 12. However in the fast current of the Niagara River, the average speed typically reaches 15 miles per hour. 1 knot (nautical mile per hour) = to 1.15 mile per hour
History:
The boat was originally built in Lacrosse, Wisconsin in 1993. It operated for 5 years as The Naples Princess in Naples, Florida until 1998 when it was purchased by Richard A. Deegan and transformed into The Grand Lady, making its maiden voyage on May 14th, 1998.
Location and Layout:
The boat docks at the Holiday Inn on Grand Island, NY. It is licensed at 149 passengers. The boat allows 120 guests for a non meal cruise, 90 for a plated meal, and 80 for buffet meal. The boat offers an Atrium Dining Room, a Captain's Club Room, Bar, and several outer decks, including an Aft Upper Deck and a Front Bow Deck. Please view our detailed photo gallery below!
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Photo Gallery: |
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