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Recent Examples of flatboat
On Christmas Eve 1788, settlers hopped into flatboats at Limestone (Maysville, Kentucky) and traveled for four days down the icy Ohio River to establish Losantiville, later called Cincinnati.
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Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
As many as a quarter of all flatboats wrecked en route to New Orleans.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Travel writer Rinker Buck built a flatboat and traveled from Pittsburgh to New Orleans on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
—Monitor Reviewers, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2022
An adventure historian builds a 19th-century flatboat and sails it down the Mississippi River.
—Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022
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Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
As many as a quarter of all flatboats wrecked en route to New Orleans.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Travel writer Rinker Buck built a flatboat and traveled from Pittsburgh to New Orleans on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
—Monitor Reviewers, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2022
An adventure historian builds a 19th-century flatboat and sails it down the Mississippi River.
—Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatboat
Noun
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Check out Root River Outfitters in Lanesboro for kayaks, tubes, canoes, and nearby river access.—
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
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Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Offshore, kite surfers dance across the lagoon while fishermen paddle slender pirogues above shallow coral gardens alive with neon wrasse and ghostly butterflyfish.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Colorful traditional wooden outrigger canoes called pirogues line the beach where men spend hours mending their nets.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Another unique addition to the outdoor space is a wooden skiff from Martha's Vineyard, which Leon says was one of his dad's favorite anecdotes to share with visitors.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Over several weeks during the summers of 2020 through 2023, our team spent many hours navigating Mosquito Lagoon in a small skiff designed for shallow depths, recording seagrass presence.—
Hannah V. Herrero,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
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Although San Francisco Bay is cold, the fitness icon Jack La Lanne once swam to the island pulling a rowboat, and several children also made the swim.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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On high-water days, tourists board a rowboat ferry for the two-minute trip.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The official float season is when concessions like raft rentals and shuttle buses are available at the Barber Park launch.—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
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The administration’s defensive posture came as details of the framework agreement, known as a memorandum of understanding, were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long opposed by Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Anyone who prefers a slower pace will enjoy renting a pontoon boat, kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Expect days to be filled with activities like standup paddle boarding, pontoon boat cruises, and waterfront dining.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Madeline Island is the only one with regular ferry service; the others are reachable by kayak or tour boat.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The programming is refreshingly field-trip-style, incorporating Junior Ranger books, scavenger hunts, science labs, kayak races, kids-only tours, and beach bonfires.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Only paddleboats will be available opening weekend, a park district news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Stillwater River Boats offers seasonal tours of the St. Croix on an old-fashioned paddleboat, including sightseeing and jazz cruises.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Flatboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatboat. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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