I've been slack. Should have posted this a long time ago.
We'll take a ride down the river. We tourist do that kind of thing.
Our departure point is near Jackson Square
What they are huddled up about? I have no idea.
Our transportation is the steamer Natchez. Yes, steamer. More on that in a minute.
Algiers Point. It's 200 feet deep at this sharp turn in the river. Treacherous turn even on a good day. Watching the tug captains ride the current & then slide into the turn was impressive.
Even the big guys had their hands full at the Point.
And we're off.
Lots of shipping traffic in both directions.
For these 3 photos we're looking down into the 9th Ward. Once again: looking down. The levee is the only thing keeping the river in check.
Think back to Katrina. This entire area was a disaster area seen on TV by the rest of the country. The local people working in the bars, restaurants, hotels and the like were living that nightmare.
A steam engine is a living, breathing thing needing constant attention. Moving parts were constantly oiled. The captain telegraphed a change to the engine room and the Chief Engineer make it so. Bells rang until the 2 telegraphs were matched.
Shot several videos of the engine and the paddle wheel. Blogger refuses to co-operate and play them properly. That's part of the reason this post is just now going online. Grrr . . .
These 2 photos are of the Algiers section of town. Same as the 9th Ward. Below the water line.
New Orleans. No other place like it on the planet. I will return more than once.
