The other is a large open-air deck for scenic viewing. Her 16-foot paddle wheel is powered by two diesel engines. She has a capacity of 140 passengers and a crew of three. Immediate plans are to use her for weddings and receptions, church group outings, parties and other chartered tours. The vessel can seat 140 persons at tables for dinners in the enclosed first deck.
Spacious restrooms are disabled-accessible and there are handrails along the loading ramps.
The business is just getting started. Bookings are being made at the River Transportation Company, located at 1896 S. Beresford. Ruth Kneubel has invited the public to visit and admire the Beresford Lady, while she's docked at the old landing on on the east side of the lake. Temporarily, visitors will have to board the vessel at the Sunrise Restaurant dock at 1905 Hontoon Road, across the lake, and just north of Lake Beresford Yacht Club. In time, Alexander's Landing will live again as a riverboat terminal when construction of a new dock is completed.