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The Last Voyage of the Annabel Lee | Richmond News
Step back to 1988, when Richmond’s James River pulsed with charm thanks to the Annabel Lee—a majestic paddle steamer named after Poe’s haunting poem. With room for 300 passengers, it served up dinner cruises, live music, and a full Southern spectacle complete with singing waitstaff belting “Ol’ Man River.” It quickly became Richmond’s premier riverboat, hosting weddings, reunions, and everything from brunch cruises to plantation tours—all wrapped in an “all-American, apple pie” vibe. Over 15 years, it dazzled crowds with rotating entertainment and buffet feasts. But by 2003, floods…
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