#205

In an OxBow from the Mississippi River forming McKellar Lake in Memphis resides Riverside Park Marina which contains many derelict boats, many seemingly abandoned, house boats and also the Diamond Lady gambling casino. On April Fool’s Day 1991, Aboard the DIAMOND LADY on the Upper Mississippi River at Bettendorf, Iowa, the letter-turning, game show hostess Vanna White cut the ribbon opening casino boat gambling on “Good Morning America” later she sailed in May 1992 to Memphis to finish her days as dinner, dancing and tour boat.
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[@balisongman07]

Unfortunate you didn't get on the diamond lady for video before she sank

[@darius2025]

great video very interesting place. is this marina still operational?

[@RickFidelisReed]

Yes.

[@glennduncan8201]

How long ago was this taken? I worked on the Diamond Lady in 91 until they left. Is she still there is she still above water?

[@RickFidelisReed]

December 2020. Sorry, all I know is in the film.

[@bigdog5561]

Sad to say I was there yesterday and she starting to sink in the rear first floor under water hose 12/11/2021

[@S_Chand13r]

Shes completely out of the water now! You can walk right up to her...yet, she hasnt been moved an inch! :(

[@ritastanley6839]

Sir you had no business down on the docks it is all under const. The sign on the hill say temporary close. Because we had to repo it after 15 months.. and you need it to stay off people boats you have no bussiness on them and before you come on somebody's property you need to ask the marina.

[@RickFidelisReed]

Thanks for commenting. We never entered any boats. The marina was cool with us being there. Thanks again for commenting. I hope you will on more of my videos. Buena Suerte.