1975

Captain Hawley Comes From the BELLE OF LOUISVILLLE

Captain Doc Hawley came downriver from the BELLE OF LOUISVILLE and brought deckhands Steve Nicolin and Villier with him to join the crew of the NATCHEZ. Robbie Mitchell also joined the crew that year in food & beverage. Capts. Nicolin, Villier and Mitchell are still with the boat today and Capt. Hawley, now retired, still plays the calliope. (Image includes seven BELLE OF LOUISVILLE graduates.)