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Winnipeg’s Paddlewheel Princess up for sale

The Paddlewheel Princess is back on the market. The owner of the riverboat attempted to sell it in 2013, but was unsuccessful. Shipspotting.com

WINNIPEG — If you’re looking for a large boat to cruise up and down Winnipeg’s rivers, you’re in luck.

Winnipeg’s historic riverboat, the Paddlewheel Princess is up for sale.

Steve Hawchuk has owned the vessel for 48 years and took out a listing on Saturday.

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This isn’t Hawchuck’s first attempt to sell the ship. The former captain of the Paddlewheel Princess and Paddlewheel Queen attempted to put the boat on the market 2013, but wasn’t able to find a buyer.

READ MORE: Paddlewheel Riverboats owner hangs up captain’s hat

The Paddlewheel Princess and Paddlewheel Queen cruised the Red River for more than four decades, starting in 1969.

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