The book recounts the "life stories" of some 60 steam and motorboats.
each of these boats
has been the subject of meticulous research, beginning with "William Tell".
from 1823, still archaic and built of wood, through the classics and
unforgettable paddle steamers of the "Belle Époque", up to hybrid boats
state-of-the-art for commuter traffic with France.
The texts, structured chronologically, are generously illustrated – and this
with high-quality, often unseen images from the most reputable sources
diverse. Carefully crafted legends, which also take into account
Geographical, cultural, and historical elements accompany the illustrations.
tions. For each boat, a standardized grid of historical technical data
Risks and current conditions are established, based on the most official material possible.
such as federal and cantonal archives and the records of the main suppliers-
sisters, such as Escher Wyss & Cie and Sulzer Frères SA. This essential aspect of
The book is introduced by a true history of navigation on Lake Geneva.
with all the companies that made it up, up to the 1873 merger with the
creation of the CGN and the latest structural modifications of the time.
Naval technology and propulsion are also examined in detail:
from the first steam engines to the sophisticated installations of the turn of the century,
through the latest hybrid technique, original illustrations and
Abundant evidence supports the texts.
The style, spirit, and philosophy of the book correspond to those of the volumes
previous works by the same author published by Weber Verlag.
Jürg Meister (1942), grew up in Thun, obtained-
naked his maturity and studied in Neuchâtel and Saint-
Gall. He worked in the field at the beginning of his career
freight transport/logistics,
then as an independent economic consultant
Transport policy and management. Lecturer
at the University of St. Gallen. Since 1970, author
from several reference books on the subject of
navigation.
CHF 59.00
