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Goranson, Eric (October 11, 1983). "Port advised sternwheeler can be tour boat".
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Senior, Jeanie (August 2, 1980). "150-foot stern-wheeler said marginal scheme".
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McCarthy, Linda (December 5, 1985). "Paddle boat shuttle service revived".
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Senior, Jeanie (November 1, 1983). "Tour boat given OK".
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