The Italy is a boat of the general Compagnie of navigation on the lake Léman (CGN). It is a boat with paddle wheels. __TOC

History

The Italy was built in 1908 for the CGN. It is a twin boat of the Vevey (1907). It is the second of the name on Léman. Its living room of 1 class is in mahogany tree and lemon tree.

In 1956-1958, the boat was renovated and its steam engines were replaced by an engine diesel-electric. Its chimney was shortened. The living room of first class of style Empire was preserved. Consequently, the Italy carries out during the beautiful season the service Bouveret - Geneva - Bouveret.

It is temporarily except service since December 2005.

Technique

The Italy measurement 64 m length on 14 m broad. Its initial capacity was of 1000 passengers. The propulsion was ensured of 1908 to 1956 by a steam engine 2 cylinders, of a power of 850 CV.

In 1958 are installed a diesel-electric engine of a power of 700 CV.

See too

Related articles

• general Company of navigation on the lake Léman (CGN)

Sources

• Association of the Friends of the Steamers of Léman (AVBL)

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