b'The Gateway Clipper Fleet today includes five vessels, but it all began in 1958 with a single ship. The current and historic photos capture some of the fleets many years on the rivers of Pittsburgh. A ceremony this fall celebrated the companys 65 years with (from left) Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Gateway Clipper Fleet CEO and President Terry Wirginis, Pittsburgh City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, PA State Representative Dan Deasy.Connellyobtainedhisfirstriverboat TheGatewayClipperscontributions Its not their boats alone that makeand called her the Gateway Clipper, tothecityarenotlimitedtothedecks adventuresmemorable;itstheirpeo-namedafterthecityofPittsburgh, ofitsriverboats.Thefleetsupportslo- ple.Theoperations150teammem-which in earlier times was known calgroups,donatestoworthycauses, bers dedication and passion defineas the Gateway to the West. The andconductseducationalseminarsto thecompany.TheyensurethateverymaidensightseeingvoyagewasMay benefitthecommunity. cruiseexperienceisthebestitcanbe.17,1958,duringPittsburghsbicen-tennial celebration. This inauguraltripwasmorethanjustacruise;itmarked the start of a journey thathasspanneddecadesandhasbecomeanessentialelementofPittsburghsbrandidentity. attention to detailIn reflecting on its 65-year history,the fleet is proud to have acted asPittsburghsambassadortoresidents,tourists, and visitors worldwide. Ithas shared the charm of the citysrivers, beauty, and spirit with over250,000guestsjustin2023,creatingmemories that will last a lifetime.Conservatively speakingfor sight-seeingcruisesalonetheClipperhastraveledmorethantentimesaroundtheworldtodate.www.beurteaux.com39 NOVEMBER 2023'