Built in 1913 by Escher Wyss in Zürich, Gallia carries the Latin name of France as a homage to French guests in central Switzerland. Her Escher Wyss two-cylinder steam engine and sleek hull make her the fastest lake steamer in Europe with a speed of 17 knots. The ornate dining saloon is in Belle Époque French Empire style. Gallia was comprehensively overhauled in 2004 and carries 900 passengers.
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Stadt Luzern is the flagship of Lake Lucerne, and was built in 1928 by Sachenberg, Rosslau, Germany as the last steamboat for a Swiss lake. She is the largest of the five Lucerne paddlers, taking 1,100 passengers. In 2029-2021 she was given a major overhaul costing £11.5 million, returning her to her original glory. She is seen shortly after leaving the landing stage at Treib-Seelisberg.
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Built in 1906 by Sulzer Brothers, Winterthur, Schiller has a two-cylinder diagonal compound steam engine. Her graceful appearance leads to her being regarded as one of the most attractive steamships in Switzerland. The First class saloon on the main deck features Art Nouveau decorations and ornate wood panelling. Carrying 900 passengers, she was last given a major overhaul in 2000.
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