Angela's Ark, a 30ft. flatboat, used by the Ursuline Sisters in 2004 to reenact their first trip down the Ohio River in 1874, was used by Scott Mandrell and his crew to float the Mississippi from
St. Charles, MO to Memphis, TN.

Scott and his crew were using the boat to reenact the last trip of Merriweather Lewis
down the Mississippi. The two week trip began on Sept 4 and ended on Sept 18.

Angela's Ark coming into Mudd Island.


The crew used large oars and a rudder held by Capt. Ron.


Scott Mandrell and Capt. Ron reach their destination.


The crew is very happy to reach their destination.


Sr. Amelia Stenger, Scott Mandrell and Capt. John Copper, who built the boat, celebrate a safe arrival.