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Take a Ride with the Gateway Clipper Fleet

90.5 WESA

Published June 20, 2013 at 12:28 PM EDT

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The Empress is just one of the six ships that make up the Gateway Clipper Fleet.

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The Gateway Clipper Fleet docks at Station Square along the banks of the Monongahela River.

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Daily sightseeing tours take visitors along all three of Pittsburgh's rivers while providing insight and history about the city.

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Capt. Jason Jones steers The Duchess down the Ohio River during a sightseeing tour.

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After 55 years of operating in Pittsburgh, the Gateway Clipper Fleet has become a well-known piece of Pittsburgh culture.

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Gateway Clipper Fleet ship The Duchess has two levels of indoor seating as well as an outdoor deck.

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The interior of the Duchess comes equipped with a snack bar and plenty of seating.

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Seeing Pittsburgh from the river offers all new vantage points to take in the downtown skyline.

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The Gateway Clipper is celebrating its 55th year on Pittsburgh's three rivers. Going for a ride on any of the Clipper's six ships gives Pittsburghers a chance to travel under its famous bridges and listen to their voice echo against Pittsburgh steel.

The Clipper offers one-hour sightseeing cruises, shuttle services to the North Shore for sporting events and specialty and theme cruises. The fleet is also available for event rentals.