The Katahdin on Moosehead Lake was indeed originally a steamboat, now converted to fossil fuel. She is not the same steamboat honored in this song which was a paddlewheel steamboat that made the run from Boston to Bangor for more than 20 years.

However, I encourage everyone to take a cruise on the Moosehead Lake Katahdin. There is a lot to see and afterwards you can dine at the Roadkill Cafe in Greenville (if they are still in operation).

Cheerily,
Charley Noble