Admiral riverboat says farewell to St. Louis

The S. S. Admiral, built in 1907 and a long-time fixture of the Mississippi riverfront in St. Louis, was towed away Tuesday to be dismantled.

Columbia, Ill. will be the final dock for the riverboat following a long process of dismantling and an unsuccessful attempt to auction the vessel off on eBay.

The President Casino was formerly housed in the boat until last June, when the casino's parent company, Pinnacle Entertainment, surrendered its gaming license.

• Also, check out our "Remembering the Admiral" segment from Cityscape - it's a discussion about the Admiral and memories of St. Louisans who experienced it during its many years of traveling up and down the Mississippi River.