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Bodensee (Lake Constance), Switzerland
Lake Constance is bordered by Switzerland, Germany and Austria with each country operating its own fleets but visiting "foreign" ports. The last Swiss paddler, PS Rhein was introduced in 1906 and in 1966 was the last survivor of her type. After Rhein was built, no vessels were introducrd for 26 years and in 1932, motor vessels were chosen when Helvetia and Santis were taken out of the fleet. Due to the very low prices for scrap steel at this time, these vessels were scuttled in the lake.
HISTORICAL PADDLE STEAMERS - Swiss Railway Owned Vessels
Thurgau (1855-1916)
Zurich (1855-1919)
Schaffhausen (1857-1893)
Rhein (1857-1885)
St Gallen (1857-1898)
Bodan (1857-1907)
Helvetia (1887-1932)
Santis (1892-1933)
St Gotthard (1897-1944)
St Gallen (1905-1960)
Rhein (1906-1966)

Internet Links :
Bodenseeschifffahrt.de : The internet site with everything about Lake Constance ships, past and present

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