By
Rebecca Gibson |
American Cruise Lines is to name its new paddlewheeler America when she launches on the Mississippi River in the US early next year.
Currently under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland, US, the newbuild will sail under the American flag and be staffed by an American crew.
Next month, America will launch on the Wicomico River and will then be moved to Chesapeake Shipbuilding’s East Outfitting Basin where the upper decks and outfitting will be completed.
America will be the line’s eighth ship and its second new vessel this year, after American Eagle was christened in New Orleans in April.