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MOTOR VESSEL GOETHE
See
the engine room of the last KD paddler on the Rhein as her steam
engines dating from 1917 are removed in a move which shocked the
steamer enthusiast world (see also the photo, right, by Alois Mohr).
LAKE LUCERNE PIERS
PS Unterwalden calls at Stansstad, just
one of the many piers on lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Have a look
at a sample of webmaster Gordon Stewart's photos showing the piers
on central Switzerland's finest lake between 1988 and 2001
PADDLE STEAMER UNTERWALDEN
Due to go in for a major
re-fit after the summer season of 2008 we have a look at her - from
the lakeshore and inside her deck saloons.
Articles in Date order - Most Recent Articles
First : Click on the link below
Photos of the removal of Goethe's 1917-built steam engines during
her conversion over the winter of 2008-09 to diesel hydraulic drive
in a move which shocked paddle steamer enthusiasts. Why did they
do it ? Why could they not be dissuaded ?
Unterwalden of 1902, lake Lucerne's second oldest paddler in
service, nearly did not survive, but thanks to a concerted effort
by local enthusiasts, the SGV were persuaded to reinstate her in
1985. Now she is due a major overhaul as her boiler needs replacing
- and serious attention is needed to the hull and decks. Since the
article was published, it has been decided that
she will be rebuilt to reflect her pre-1961 appearance with financial
assistance from enthusiasts' groups. 2008 will be her last season in
her current form.
Probably the webmaster's favourite part of the world - magnificent
Swiss scenery, numerous small piers in close proximity and
five wonderful paddle steamers. Here are a selection of photos from
the webmaster's collection taken between 1988 and 2001 illustrating
each pier on the lake.
In September 2005, time was running out for the 1908-built steamer
which in later years had been running on diesel power. A trip to
Geneva to take one last look was essential as she was to be laid
up at the end of the season. Prospects for a return to service did
not look good........
This traditional paddle ferry has a successful second life as
a bar and night club on the Thames in central London, but when she
was returned to her berth in 2004 after an extensive refit, paddle
steamer enthusiasts were horrified to see her. Have a look in detail
and see what you think....
40 years ago, the London & North Eastern Railways crack Clyde
paddler Jeanie Deans was laid up awaiting her fate after a
failed venture on the Thames. In December of 1967 she was towed
away to the breakers at Antwerp. Here are a few postcard photos
of her during her Clyde days to remind us all of this great steamer,
Savoie the Geneva based steamer - Vevey at 100 years old - Last
chance to see La Suisse before her major overhaul - Cruising on
Rhone around the Upper Lake - New vessels
Lavaux and Morges and "Navibus" Coppet - Large motor vessel
Lausanne
Photos of the removal of Goethe's 1917-built steam engines during
her conversion over the winter of 2008-09 to diesel hydraulic drive
in a move which shocked paddle steamer enthusiasts. Why did they
do it ? Why could they not be dissuaded
Savoie the Geneva based steamer - Vevey at 100 years old - Last
chance to see La Suisse before her major overhaul - Cruising on
Rhone around the Upper Lake - New vessels
Lavaux and Morges and "Navibus" Coppet - Large motor vessel
Lausanne
In September 2005, time was running out for the 1908-built steamer
which in later years had been running on diesel power. A trip to
Geneva to take one last look was essential as she was to be laid
up at the end of the season. Prospects for a return to service did
not look good........
Probably the webmaster's favourite part of the world - magnificent
Swiss scenery, numerous small piers in close proximity and
five wonderful paddle steamers. Here are a selection of photos from
the webmaster's collection taken between 1988 and 2001 illustrating
each pier on the lake.
Unterwalden of 1902, lake Lucerne's second oldest paddler in
service, nearly did not survive, but thanks to a concerted effort
by local enthusiasts, the SGV were persuaded to reinstate her in
1985. Now she is due a major overhaul as her boiler needs replacing
- and serious attention is needed to the hull and decks. Whether
she will be rebuilt to reflect her pre-1961 appearance remains to
be decided but is very likely. 2008 will be her last season in
her current form.
40 years ago, the London & North Eastern Railways crack Clyde
paddler Jeanie Deans was laid up awaiting her fate after a
failed venture on the Thames. In December of 1967 she was towed
away to the breakers at Antwerp. Here are a few postcard photos
of her during her Clyde days to remind us all of this great steamer,
This traditional paddle ferry has a successful second life as
a bar and night club on the Thames in central London, but when she
was returned to her berth in 2004 after an extensive refit, paddle
steamer enthusiasts were horrified to see her. Have a look in detail
and see what you think....
Caring for the old - an unconventional way to get out of economic
recession Classic liners won't benefit from the "Heritage" effect Hamburg Senate : the next in a long line of government agencies to hinder
preservation ! Conference delegates take
to the water but will they be back for a traditional excursion ? Raising funds for paddle
steamers need not be at the expense of sick children Steam engine protected -
but only if put in a museum, not a ship ! Fondues and Spaghetti lead
to larger excursion ship fleets. Chavs cause chaos on cruise liner
! Waverley's Clyde Timetable - Too much of the
same old thing ? Even low scrap prices cannot save classic
liners.
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