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PS Stadt
Zurich
Operating Area : Lake
Zurich (Zurichsee),
Switzerland
Stadt Zurich at
Wadenswil on August 15th, 2001
Built by Escher-Wyss,
Zurich
Entered service in 1909
Length : 59.1 metres
Engines : Compound Diagonal,
built by Escher Wyss : 500 HP, max speed 27.2 km/h (14.6 knots)
Major renovations
: 1980, 1990 and 2003/4
Reboilered : 1990
Telescopic funnel and hinged
mast fitted in 1981 allows access to the Obersee, passing under the bridge at
Seedamm
INADEQUATE CATERING FACILITIES TO BE IMPROVED AND
ENCLOSED ACCOMMODATION TO BE EXPANDED
A major
overhaul of Stadt Zurich's catering facilities is planned for the
winter of 2003 to add to the vessel's attractiveness as her
facilities in this area are poorer than in the major motor vessels.
The unused "Kajute" aft will be come a new kitchen and storeroom
which will be linked with the main and upper decks by a lift for the
food. The upper-deck buffet seating will be improved and the whole
area will be enclosed by extending the side glazing further aft and a
new door separating the enclosed area from the open deck at the back
of the ship. Similar automatic doors will separate the buffet from
the forward open deck. The existing kitchen in the sponson area will
be converted to a Kiosk to improve the service to passengers in the
main deck Rondelle.
Once the upgrading is completed the ZSG and it's local voluntary
supporters group (which raised a significant amount of money towards
the work) hope that Stadt Zurich will see more service, especially on
the most popular rostered services and on special cruises, including
evening dinner cruises.
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At Zurich Burkliplatz in 1981
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Passing under the Seedamm bridge in 2001
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At Wadenswil in 2001
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