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'''''Spirit of Peoria''''' is a [[riverboat]] that ran in the [[Peoria, Illinois]] area from 1988 to 2022. The boat participated in the 2004 [[Grand Excursion]]. ''Spirit of Peoria'' is a true [[paddle steamer|paddleboat]], actually using its paddlewheel for propulsion, unlike some modern riverboats with purely cosmetic wheels.
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'''''Spirit of Peoria''''' is a [[riverboat]] that normally runs in the [[Peoria, Illinois]] area on the [[Illinois River]] watershed. The boat participated in the 2004 [[Grand Excursion]]. ''Spirit of Peoria'' is a true [[paddle steamer|paddleboat]], actually using its paddlewheel for propulsion, unlike some modern riverboats with purely cosmetic wheels.


== Design ==
The boat was designed by architect Alan Bates, and built in 1988 at the Walker Boat Yard in [[Paducah, Kentucky]], making it the first paddleboat vessel built there. The propulsion system was designed by Norm Rittenhouse, with steering by Custom Hydraulics.
The boat was designed by architect Alan Bates, and built in 1988<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/go-play-in-peoria/Content?oid=11481853|title=Go play in Peoria|last=Bohlen|first=Mary|website=Illinois Times|access-date=2019-11-27}}</ref> at the Walker Boat Yard in [[Paducah, Kentucky]], making it the first paddleboat vessel built there.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/spirit-of-peoria/|title=Spirit of Peoria|last=|first=|website=CiProud.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=27 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Grieves |first=Lowell "Bud" |date=2022-04-28 |title=Goodbye, Spirit Of Peoria |url=https://www.peoriamagazine.com/article/goodbye-spirit-peoria/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Peoria Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> The propulsion system was designed by Norm Rittenhouse, with steering by Custom Hydraulics.


''Spirit of Peoria'' has no propellers or thrusters, and is powered by twin [[Caterpillar Inc.|Caterpillar]] 3412 diesel [[electrical generator|genset]]s, producing 700 kilowatts combined in 208 volt 3-phase voltage. The power is rectified using railroad-style rectifiers, probably from a [[General Motors Corporation|GM]] GP38. The DC voltage goes to two traction engines, also from a GM locomotive, which drive the paddlewheel via two {{convert|40|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}} by {{convert|1|ft|m|adj=mid|-wide}} chains. This allows the boat to be comparatively fast and efficient, burning approximately {{convert|15|USgal|l}} of [[diesel fuel]] an hour, with a top speed of over {{convert|15|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The dry weight is about 275 tons,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spiritofpeoria.com/info/about-the-boat/ |title=About the Boat |website=Spirit of Peoria |accessdate=2013-08-13}}</ref> with a passenger capacity of 487. The boat carries {{convert|3500|USgal|l}} of fuel and {{convert|2500|USgal|l}} of water.
''Spirit of Peoria'' has no propellers or thrusters, and is powered by twin [[Caterpillar Inc.|Caterpillar]] 3412 diesel [[electrical generator|genset]]s, producing 700 kilowatts combined in 208 volt 3-phase voltage.<ref name=":1" /> The AC power is rectified to DC which in turn powers two locomotive traction motors, which drive the paddlewheel via two {{convert|40|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}} by {{convert|1|ft|m|adj=mid|-wide}} chains. This allows the boat to be comparatively fast and efficient, burning approximately {{convert|15|USgal|L}} of [[diesel fuel]] an hour, with a top speed of over {{convert|15|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The dry weight is about 275 tons,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spiritofpeoria.com/info/about-the-boat/ |title=About the Boat |website=Spirit of Peoria |accessdate=August 13, 2013}}</ref> with a passenger capacity of 385. The boat carries {{convert|3500|USgal|L}} of fuel and {{convert|2500|USgal|L}} of water.


== History ==
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The regular area of travel of the boat ranges from [[Pere Marquette State Park]] near [[Grafton, Illinois]] to [[Starved Rock State Park]] near [[Ottawa, Illinois]]. The boat is owned and captained by G. Alex Grieves, and co-captained by Harold Breitenbach.

=== Peoria ===
Spirit of Peoria's first voyage in 1988 was captained by Bob Anton.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Gaul |first=Alex |date=2022-04-23 |title="Spirit of Peoria" leaves its namesake for the final time |url=https://www.25newsnow.com/2022/04/23/spirit-peoria-leaves-its-namesake-final-time/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=25 News Now |language=en}}</ref>

In 1990, after riverboat gambling was legalized in Illinois and the owners of the [[Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino|Par-A-Dice]] received a license, the group leased the Spirit to operate on the Peoria side of the river until the East Peoria boat and facility was ready.<ref name=":2" />

After the Par-A-Dice vacated the boat, the [[Peoria Park District]] operated the boat for a short time.<ref name=":2" /> Due to losing money, the boat was put up for sale and seemed headed for a new destination in Louisville, Kentucky.<ref name=":2" /> Lowell "Bud" Grieves purchased the boat with a 25-year lease to keep it in the Peoria area.<ref name=":2" /> When Grieves was elected mayor in 1997, he sold his interest in the boat to his son, Alex Grieves.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2017-05-25 |title=LISTEN: A chat with former Peoria Mayor Bud Grieves |url=https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2017/05/25/listen-chat-with-former-peoria/20784076007/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Peoria Journal Star |language=en-US}}</ref>

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The regular area of travel of the boat on the [[Illinois River]] watershed ranged from [[Pere Marquette State Park]] near [[Grafton, Illinois]] to [[Starved Rock State Park]] near [[Ottawa, Illinois]]. The boat was owned and captained by G. Alex Grieves, and co-captained by Alice Grady and Dylan Masonholder.<ref name=":0" />

=== Move from Peoria ===
As of April 2022, the ''Sprit of Peoria'' has been sold for $1 million and is no longer docked in Peoria, Illinois.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shelley |first=Tim |date=2022-04-22 |title=The Spirit of Peoria has shipped out of the River City for the last time |url=https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-04-22/the-spirit-of-peoria-has-shipped-out-of-the-river-city-for-the-last-time |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=WCBU Peoria |language=en}}</ref> Grieves offered the option to the city of Peoria to purchase the vessel, but the city council waived its right in a 8–3 vote.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bullock |first=J. J. |date=2022-03-23 |title=So long, Spirit of Peoria. Tears shed as council votes to let boat leave Peoria |url=https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/politics/government/2022/03/23/spirit-peoria-leave-city-tampa-fl-after-1-m-purchase/7131794001/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=Peoria Journal Star |language=en-US}}</ref>

The sternwheeler has sailed up the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers to [[La Crosse, Wisconsin]], where she joined the [[Julia Belle Swain]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shelley |first=Tim |date=2022-09-09 |title=Spirit of Peoria pairing up with Julia Belle Swain in La Crosse, Wis. |url=https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-09-09/spirit-of-peoria-pairing-up-with-julia-belle-swain-in-la-crosse-wisc |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=WCBU Peoria |language=en}}</ref> Both boats will undergo repairs and renovations and will ultimately operated together at a location that is yet unknown. Both boats are owned by Troy Manthey, President and CEO of Yacht Starship Cruises. Manthey is a 5th generation Streckfus family member, of the [[Streckfus Steamers]].


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* [http://spiritofpeoria.com/ Spirit of Peoria website]
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[[Category:Visitor attractions in Peoria, Illinois]]
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Riverboat CAPITOL
Spirit of Peoria in the Grand Excursion
History
OwnerTroy Manthey
BuilderWalker Boat Yard
Launched1988
Identification
General characteristics
Tonnage275 tons
Length160 ft (49 m)
Draft4 ft (1.2 m)
Decks4
Installed power2 × Caterpillar 3412 diesel generator
Propulsion21 ft (6.4 m) paddlewheel
Speed7–10 mph (11–16 km/h)
Capacity385 passengers

Spirit of Peoria is a riverboat that ran in the Peoria, Illinois area from 1988 to 2022. The boat participated in the 2004 Grand Excursion. Spirit of Peoria is a true paddleboat, actually using its paddlewheel for propulsion, unlike some modern riverboats with purely cosmetic wheels.

Design

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The boat was designed by architect Alan Bates, and built in 1988[1] at the Walker Boat Yard in Paducah, Kentucky, making it the first paddleboat vessel built there.[2][3] The propulsion system was designed by Norm Rittenhouse, with steering by Custom Hydraulics.

Spirit of Peoria has no propellers or thrusters, and is powered by twin Caterpillar 3412 diesel gensets, producing 700 kilowatts combined in 208 volt 3-phase voltage.[2] The AC power is rectified to DC which in turn powers two locomotive traction motors, which drive the paddlewheel via two 40-foot-long (12 m) by 1-foot-wide (0.30 m) chains. This allows the boat to be comparatively fast and efficient, burning approximately 15 US gallons (57 L) of diesel fuel an hour, with a top speed of over 15 mph (24 km/h). The dry weight is about 275 tons,[4] with a passenger capacity of 385. The boat carries 3,500 US gallons (13,000 L) of fuel and 2,500 US gallons (9,500 L) of water.

History

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Peoria

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Spirit of Peoria's first voyage in 1988 was captained by Bob Anton.[5]

In 1990, after riverboat gambling was legalized in Illinois and the owners of the Par-A-Dice received a license, the group leased the Spirit to operate on the Peoria side of the river until the East Peoria boat and facility was ready.[3]

After the Par-A-Dice vacated the boat, the Peoria Park District operated the boat for a short time.[3] Due to losing money, the boat was put up for sale and seemed headed for a new destination in Louisville, Kentucky.[3] Lowell "Bud" Grieves purchased the boat with a 25-year lease to keep it in the Peoria area.[3] When Grieves was elected mayor in 1997, he sold his interest in the boat to his son, Alex Grieves.[3][6]

The regular area of travel of the boat on the Illinois River watershed ranged from Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton, Illinois to Starved Rock State Park near Ottawa, Illinois. The boat was owned and captained by G. Alex Grieves, and co-captained by Alice Grady and Dylan Masonholder.[1]

Move from Peoria

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As of April 2022, the Sprit of Peoria has been sold for $1 million and is no longer docked in Peoria, Illinois.[5][3][7] Grieves offered the option to the city of Peoria to purchase the vessel, but the city council waived its right in a 8–3 vote.[3][8]

The sternwheeler has sailed up the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers to La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she joined the Julia Belle Swain.[3][9] Both boats will undergo repairs and renovations and will ultimately operated together at a location that is yet unknown. Both boats are owned by Troy Manthey, President and CEO of Yacht Starship Cruises. Manthey is a 5th generation Streckfus family member, of the Streckfus Steamers.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Bohlen, Mary. "Go play in Peoria". Illinois Times. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Spirit of Peoria". CiProud.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Grieves, Lowell "Bud" (April 28, 2022). "Goodbye, Spirit Of Peoria". Peoria Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "About the Boat". Spirit of Peoria. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Gaul, Alex (April 23, 2022). ""Spirit of Peoria" leaves its namesake for the final time". 25 News Now. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "LISTEN: A chat with former Peoria Mayor Bud Grieves". Peoria Journal Star. May 25, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  7. ^ Shelley, Tim (April 22, 2022). "The Spirit of Peoria has shipped out of the River City for the last time". WCBU Peoria. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  8. ^ Bullock, J. J. (March 23, 2022). "So long, Spirit of Peoria. Tears shed as council votes to let boat leave Peoria". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  9. ^ Shelley, Tim (September 9, 2022). "Spirit of Peoria pairing up with Julia Belle Swain in La Crosse, Wis". WCBU Peoria. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
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