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The Belle of Louisville steamboat features a historic calliope played by Martha Gibbs.

Gibbs has played the steam-powered instrument since 2005, performing modern hits and classic tunes.

The calliope's music, including viral renditions of songs like the "Bluey" theme, has gained a large following on social media.

Of all the Belle of Louisville's historic features, one area of the revered steamboat is clearly the most audible.

The calliope whistles loudly on the roof of the 111-year-old vessel when Martha Gibbs, 81, plays what looks like a small piano inside of a closet behind the bar down below. Even if drivers passing by on Interstate 64 or River Road have never been on the Belle , they may have heard the calliope's 32 whistles toot from Louisville's riverfront.

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