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Nearly a year after the pandemic canceled the debut of the American Countess, American Queen Steamboat Company's fourth paddlewheeler was launched March 21, 2021. Pictured, the American Countess on its first stop in Nottoway, La.

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Nearly a year after the pandemic canceled the debut of the American Countess, American Queen Steamboat Company's fourth paddlewheeler was launched March 21, 2021. Pictured, the American Countess on its first stop in Nottoway, La. Photo Credit: TW photo by Jeri Clausing

Nearly a year after the pandemic canceled the debut of the American Countess, American Queen Steamboat Company's fourth paddlewheeler was launched March 21, 2021. Pictured, the American Countess on its first stop in Nottoway, La.

The American Countess is AQSC's fourth paddlewheeler.

The American Countess has a variety of indoor and outdoor lounge areas.

The card room on the American Countess.

Guests for the christening cruise were presented with bottles of craft bourbon etched with the original launch date of April 4, 2020. A paper sleeve was added with the amended date of March 21, 2021.

Angie Hack prepares to christen the American Countess with a bottle of Maker's Mark in New Orleans. To the right is CEO John Waggoner and his wife, Claudette; they are Hack's parents.

AQSC founder John Waggoner on board the American Countess following the March 21 christening.

Guests and crew were diligent about wearing masks in public spaces when not eating or drinking.