At left, the American Duchess prepares to travel underneath the iconic Chester Bridge Saturday, June 11, after departing the Chester Riverfront. The Duchess had been docked in Chester throughout the day while guests visited various locations for shopping, sightseeing and dining. The Duchess was scheduled to drop off its passengers in St. Louis before stopping once again in Chester Monday, June 13, on its return trip. At right, a pair of canoers travel down the Mississippi River Saturday, June 11, near the old sand company in Chester.
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A pair of canoers travel down the Mississippi River Saturday, June 11, near the old sand company in Chester. Further up the river the pair had stopped briefly at the Chester Riverfront before continuing their journey south.
Jim Beers Photo