The African Queen is a boat made famous in the 1951 movie of the same name starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. The boat has recently been restored to her former glory and is available for daily canal cruises in Key Largo.
The African Queen was built in Lytham, England in 1912 for service in Africa for the East Africa British Railways company. She was used to shuttle cargo, missionaries and hunting parties across the Victoria Nile and Lake Albert which was located on the border between the Belgian Congo and Uganda.
In 1951 she starred in the famous movie directed by John Huston. Afterwards she remained in service in Africa until 1968 when she was brought to the United States. She has been the pride and joy of Key Largo since 1982, where she is registered as a National Historic site and in 2012 celebrated her centennial year.
In December 2011, Captain Lance Holmquist and his wife Suzanne Holmquist signed a long-term lease with The African Queen Trust to restore and operate the vessel again in time for her 100 year celebration.
Learn more about the vessel or book a trip with Captain Lance at www.africanqueenflkeys.com
