Each ship had a story. Many ships stopped at Niagara over the past 220 years. Some had famous passengers including royalty. Others were involved in rescues. Some ships had many lives, such as the Chicora, Others were well remembered for midnight cruises and entertainment. The people of Niagara are still filled with memories of the Cayuga taking local children on a free ride on the first day of operations. The smell of food, the sound of bands playing or the steam whistle blowing, all created an atmosphere that is lost in modern travel.