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Stadt Rapperswil of 1914

ZSG - Zürichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft

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This page shows images of the ZSG (Zürichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft) paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil of 1914, using historic postcards and recent images.

Stadt Rapperswil was built in 1914 by Escher-Weiss of Zürich. She is very similar to Stadt Zürich but can be easily distinguished by the impressive cross-tree on the foremast, and a different design of paddle box. She is 60m long and carries 750 passengers. Her engines were also built by Escher-Weiss and generate 368kW (500hp).





 

Other Simplon ZSG Pages:-
   ZSG 2011 - Zürichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft
   Linth - ZSG (1952)
   Stadt Rapperswil - ZSG (1914)
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References
   Schiffahrt auf dem Zürichsee
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Stadt Rapperswil of 1914

ZSG - Zürichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft

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Stadt Rapperswil Fact Sheet (1MB PDF File)


Stadt Rapperswil was built in 1914 by Escher-Weiss of Zürich. She is very similar to Stadt Zürich but can be easily distinguished by the impressive cross-tree on the foremast, and a different design of paddle box. She is 60m long and carries 750 passengers. Her engines were also built by Escher-Weiss and generate 368kW (500hp).

In the 1980s the ZSG paddle steamers would often not be used if there was even a hint of possible rain. As can be seen in some of the images below, they would remain at Wollishofen on some glorious sunny days when they were scheduled to run. I visited a number of times before I managed to travel on them. In the 1990s things became better. Recently they have removed the 'steamer logo' from timetables, much to the annoyance of some enthusiasts. However my 2011 day visit in generally poor weather saw both vessels in use as hoped for.

Both ships looked a bit tired internally in the 1980s, but subsequent renovations have made them to the level of other Swiss restorations. I really enjoy travelling on these steamers. They have a very good atmosphere, possibly because their passengers are more likely to be locals rather than rowdy tourists, some of which manage to board the vessel without even realising that they are on a 'side-wheeler' (in their home vernacular).



1: Stadt Rapperswil Postcards

Postcard of Stadt Rapperswil
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Postcard of Stadt Rapperswil
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Postcard of Stadt Rapperswil
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Postcard of Stadt Rapperswil
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Postcard of Stadt Rapperswil at Rapperswil
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Postcard of Stadt Rapperswil
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Postcard of Stadt Rapperswil and Helvetia at Rapperswil
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Postcard of Stadt Rapperswil and Helvetia at Rapperswil
Variation on the card above

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Postcard of Stadt Rapperswil and Helvetia at Rapperswil
Variation on the card above

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More postcards to be added




2: Stadt Rapperswil Images


Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil at the Wollishofen shipyard
Lovely weather but neither scheduled paddler in service!

Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1984

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil at the Wollishofen shipyard
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1984

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil (left) and Stadt Zürich at the Wollishofen shipyard
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1984

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil (right) and Stadt Zürich at the Wollishofen shipyard
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1984

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil (right) and Stadt Zürich at the Wollishofen shipyard
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1984

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving at Rapperswil
Photo: © Margaret Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving at Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving at Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving at Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving at Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving at Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz at the end of her day's sailings
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz at the end of her day's sailings
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil at Zürich Bürkliplatz
Photo: © Margaret Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz at the end of her day's sailings
Photo: © Margaret Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz at the end of her day's sailings
Photo: © Margaret Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz at the end of her day's sailings
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz at the end of her day's sailings
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz at the end of her day's sailings
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz at the end of her day's sailings
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 1986

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving at Zürich Bürkliplatz pier before her day's first sailing
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil at Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil - bow decoration
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Rapperswil in heavy rain
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Rapperswil in heavy rain
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Rapperswil in heavy rain
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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz on her afternoon trip to Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz on her afternoon trip to Rapperswil
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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz on her afternoon trip to Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz on her afternoon trip to Rapperswil
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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz on her afternoon trip to Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil leaving Zürich Bürkliplatz on her afternoon trip to Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving ar Herrliberg on her afternoon return from Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving ar Herrliberg on her afternoon return from Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving ar Herrliberg on her afternoon return from Rapperswil
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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving ar Herrliberg on her afternoon return from Rapperswil
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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving ar Herrliberg on her afternoon return from Rapperswil
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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving ar Herrliberg on her afternoon return from Rapperswil
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Paddle steamer Stadt Rapperswil arriving ar Herrliberg on her afternoon return from Rapperswil
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ZSG image of Stadt Rapperswil
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3: Stadt Rapperswil - On Board

 Stadt Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil
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 Stadt Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - looking forward on main deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - storm ahead
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - main saloon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - main deck looking aft towards engines
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - engines
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - engines
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - Escher Wyss builder's plate
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - Sulzer plate - new boiler?
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - main deck looking forward from engines
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - upper deck 1st class saloon looking forwards
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - upper deck 1st class saloon looking aft
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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 Stadt Rapperswil - upper deck 1st class 'stübli'
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 21st July 2011

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