Tour of Belle’s Calliope - Part 2 of 6
Calliope History
A calliope was originally built to replace the organ in a church. It was too loud from the beginning, so the instrument was moved to a steamboat to be used as an advertising tool.
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Calliope |
Landing |
Firebox |
Pilothouse |
Paddlewheel |
Engine Room |
Smokestacks |
Bell |
Rudder |
Brig |
‘Scape Pipes |
Belle on the River |
Safety Features |
Steam Whistle |
Decks
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