Lt. Robert E. Lee Riverboat Auction
Published November 22nd, 2008
On December 19, 2008, the iconic Lt. Robert E. Lee riverboat will be sold to the highest bidder – regardless of price – at an unreserved public auction in St. Louis, Missouri. Built in 1969, the 19th-century replica riverboat served for decades as a popular restaurant and nightspot on the Mississippi River; it was extensively renovated in 2000-01. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (www.rbauction.com) will sell the riverboat along with a large selection of heavy equipment and trucks at its upcoming unreserved public auction in St. Louis.
The Lt. Robert E. Lee riverboat is 213 feet long, 54 feet wide and 72 feet high from the waterline to the top of the smoke stacks. It is approximately 17,000 square feet, with four outdoor decks, multiple bars and dining areas (with room for 500 diners), a saloon with a stage, and several commercial kitchens. It is currently located about 1/4 mile south of the Gateway Arch on the St. Louis riverfront.
To arrange an inspection of the Lt. Robert E. Lee contact Nick Pacino, Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager, at +1.314.809.8861.
Auction details: – Location: 1400 Shapiro Drive, Festus, Missouri 63028 (site phone: + 1.636.931.0090) – Time and date: 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2008 – Open to the public; registration to bid is free – Interested buyers can bid in person, over the internet or by proxy – For more information, visit the Ritchie Bros. web site: www.rbauction.com
