Stern Of The Paddle Steamer Natchez On The Mississippi New Orleans Editorial Photo

Stern of the paddle steamer Natchez on the Mississippi New Orleans. Natchez has been the name of several steamboats, and four naval vessels, each named after the city of Natchez, Mississippi or the Natchez people. The current one has been in operation since 1975. The previous Natchez were all operated in the nineteenth century, most by Captain Thomas P. Leathers. New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the `Big Easy,` it`s known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.