Basically, they were used to help transport heavy objects long distances.
Today it is tourists. The tugboats do the heavy hauling.
in the 1800s
The type of riverboat that is used for Mississippi River cruises are Luxury Cruise Ships. Cruise ships are used for long sales to ensure comfort and entertainment for the passengers.
Very little is fun about it. Today there are riverboats are on the river that have dinners and shows. That can be fun and there are casinos. People also still fish the river, but a lot of shipping moves along the river.
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Not much, just a few indians.
the importance of Mississippi River is more touristic for the Vicksburg.
It was not a joint Land-Sea attack because the Mississippi is a river and not an ocean, but it was a coordinated effort between the army and the naval riverboats.
steamboats
your mother.
Yes there are many. There is the Overnight Mississippi River Cruises and the many Chicago gambling boats, and casinos. Mississippi is likely the most popular riverboat gambling destination due to the feel of connecting with a past time and the fact you do not need to leave the country.
served as a major highway for trade.