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Withdrawn from service -- 1971 Date re-entered service after major rebuild -- 1992 Length -- 63.4m Passenger capacity -- 750 (originally 1,000) Major re-builds -- 1992 and 2006 | ||
together with various evening sailings from Thun throughout the season | ||
| 23rd May 2010 | First sailings of the season Advertised to re-enter service and operate sailings 15-16 on Whit Sunday 23rd May | |
| 27th September 2009 | Last sailings of the season Operated sailings 15-16 on Sunday 27th September | |
| 19th September 2009 | Operated the first of two Saturday evening
Fondue Cruises from Thun at 1930 on
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| 14th August 2009 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 1st August 2009 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 18th July 2009 | Operate an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 31st May 2009 | First sailings of the season Entered service later than 2008 and operated sailings 15-16 on Sunday 31st May | |
| 27th September 2008 | Last sailing of 2008 Operated an evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 1850 on Saturday 27th September | |
| 21st September 2008 | Last timetabled
sailings of 2008 Operated sailings 15-16 on Sunday 21st September | |
| Owing to "rudder" problems all paddle staemer sailings were replaced by mv Bubenberg on Wednesday 20th August and the following two days | ||
| 15th August 2008 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 1st August 2008 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional' evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 18th July 2008 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 11th May 2008 | First sailings of
2008 Entered service slightly earlier than previous years by operating sailings 15-16 on Sunday 11th May | |
| 23rd September 2007 | Last sailings of
2007 Finished her season on Sunday 23rd September after operating sailings 15-16 afterwhich her captain retired following 39 years with the BLS | |
| 22nd September 2007 | Operated an evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 1850 on Saturday 22nd September | |
| 15th September 2007 | Operated an evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 1930 on Saturday 15th September to replace the one cancelled by the floods on Friday 10th August | |
| 9th-12th August 2007 | Owing to flooding on the lake all sailings were cancelled between Thursday 9th August and Sunday 12th August inclusive including the planned evening Jazz Cruise from Thun on Friday 10th August | |
| 1st August 2007 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 20th July 2007 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 1930 on
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| 3th June 2007 | First timetabled sailings of
2007 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 3rd June | |
| 24th September 2006 | Last sailings of
2006 Finish her season much earlier than usual and operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 24th September | |
| 23rd September 2006 | Operated an evening Fondue Cruises from Thun at 1850 on Saturday 23rd September | |
| 11th August 2006 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 1st August 2006 | Swiss National Day Took part in the 'traditional evening Naval Parade from Thun at 2030 on | |
| 14th July 2006 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 4th June 2006 | First timetabled sailings of
2006 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 4th June | |
| 2nd June 2006 | First sailings of
2006 Returned to service after a major re-build and operated some special sailings on both Friday 2nd June and Saturday 3rd June to celebrate her 100th Birthday The Friday sailing was for VIPs only and the following day for those who had contributed to her re-build | |
| Autumn 2005 | Withdrawn from service for a major re-build over the winter | |
| 16th October 2005 | Last sailings of
2005 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 16th October | |
| 1st October 2005 | Operated Evening Fondue Cruises from Thun at 1910 on Saturdays 1st, 8th and 15th October | |
| 23rd August 2005 | Owing to the exceptionally high lake level, all sailings were withdrawn on Lake Thun between Wednesday 23rd August and Tuesday 30th August | |
| 12th August 2005 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 1st August 2005 |
Swiss National Day Took part in the annual Evening Naval Parade cruise sailing from Thun at 2030 on Monday 1st August | |
| 15th July 2005 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 24th April 2005 | First timetabled sailing of
2005 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 24th April (Swiss Navigation Day) | |
| 17th October 2004 | Last sailings of
2004 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 17th October | |
| 2nd October 2004 | Operated an Evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 1910 on Saturday 2nd October also on the following two Saturday evenings | |
| 6th August 2004 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 6th August | |
| 1st August 2004 |
Swiss National Day Took part in the annual Evening Naval Parade cruise sailing from Thun at 2030 on Sunday 1st August | |
| 16th July 2004 | Operated an evening Jazz
Cruise from Thun at 2000 on | |
| 25th April 2004 | First timetabled sailing of
2004 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 25th April (Swiss Navigation Day) | |
| 19th October 2003 | Last sailings of
2003 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 19th October - see webcam picture passing Hilterfingen | |
| 18th October 2003 | Operated an Evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Saturday 18th October | |
| 4th October 2003 | Operated an Evening Fondue Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Saturday 4th October | |
| 8th August 2003 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 8th August | |
| 6th August 2003 | The paddle steamer terminated
her sailing 16 at
Oberhofen after hitting a swimmer on
Wednesday 6th August In consequence her evening sailings 127-128 were operated by mv Beatus | |
| 1st August 2003 |
Swiss National Day Took part in the annual Evening Naval Parade cruise sailing from Thun at 2030 on Friday 1st August | |
| 18th July 2003 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 18th July | |
| 27th April 2003 | First timetabled sailing of
2003 Operated the regular sailings 15-16 on Sunday 27th April (Swiss Navigation Day) | |
| 20th October 2002 | Operated a Morning 'Breakfast' Cruise from Thun at 1000 on Sunday 20th October ..... | |
| ..... before the last timetabled sailing of the season from Thun at 1330 | ||
| 19th October 2002 | Operate an Evening 'fondue' Cruise from Thun at 1910 on Saturday 19th October | |
| 5th October 2002 | Operated an Evening 'fondue' Cruise from Thun at 1910 on Saturday 5th October | |
| 9th August 2002 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 9th August | |
| 1st August 2002 |
Swiss National Day Operated the annual Evening Naval Parade Cruise from Thun at 2030 on Thursday 1st August | |
| 19th July 2002 | Operated an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 19th July | |
| 22nd May 2002 | Ten years old
(again) ! On Wednesday 22nd May the 96 year old paddle steamer celebrated 10 years back in service since its major restoration following 20 years laid-up by operating timetabled sailings 15-16 vice the regular motor vessel | |
| 28th April 2002 | First timetabled sailing of 2002 on Sunday 28th April | |
| 21st October 2001 | Last timetabled sailing of 2001 on Sunday 21st October | |
| 20th October 2001 | Operated an Evening 'Fondue' Cruise on Saturday 20th October | |
| 7th October 2001 | Operated a Morning 'Breakfast' Cruise on Sunday 7th October | |
| 2nd September 2001 | Operated a Morning 'Breakfast' Cruise on Sunday 2nd September | |
| 10th August 2001 | Operate an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 on Friday 10th August | |
| 1st August 2001 |
Swiss National Day Operated the annual Evening Naval Parade Cruise from Thun at 2030 on Wednesday 1st August | |
| 20th July 2001 | Shortly after leaving Beatushölen on
Friday 20th July whilst
operating sailing 16 the steam engine stopped - passengers were
transferred about an hour later to the following sailing 18
(operated by mv Stadt
Thun) - the paddle steamer subsequently returned light to Thun and continued her normal roster - see news page for further details .......... | |
| .......... commencing with an Evening Jazz Cruise from Thun at 2000 | ||
| 13th May 2001 | Operated a morning "Breakfast Cruise" from Thun at 1000 on Sunday 13th May | |
| 29th April 2001 | First timetabled sailing of 2001 on Sunday 29th April | |
| 22nd October 2000 | Last timetabled sailing of 2000 on Sunday 22nd October | |
| 23rd September 2000 | Operated last timetabled Evening Dance Cruise of 2000 on Saturday 23rd September | |
| 11th August 2000 | Operated Evening Jazz Cruise on Friday 11th August | |
| 1st August 2000 |
Swiss National Day Annual evening Naval Parade by PS Blümlisalp and several motor vessels round Lake Thun on Tuesday 1st August | |
| 14th July 2000 | Operated Evening Jazz Cruise on Friday 14th July | |
| 30th April 2000 | First timetabled sailing of 2000 on
Sunday 30th April one week earlier than originally advertised - in time for "Swiss Navigation Day" | |
| 24th October 1999 | Last timetabled sailing of 1999 on Sunday 24th October | |
| 2nd May 1999 | First timetabled sailing of 1999 on Sunday 2nd May | |
| 25th October 1998 | Last timetabled sailing of 1998 on Sunday 25th October | |
| May 1998 | First timetabled sailing of 1998 - Can you help? | |
| October 1997 | Last timetabled sailing of 1997 - Can you help? | |
| 4th May 1997 | First timetabled sailing of 1997 on Sunday 4th May | |
| 27th October 1996 | Last timetabled sailing of 1996 on Sunday 27th October | |
| 5th May 1996 | First timetabled sailing of 1996 on Sunday 5th May | |
| 22nd October 1995 | Last timetabled sailing of 1995 on Sunday 22nd October | |
| 7th May 1995 | First timetabled sailing of 1995 on Sunday 7th May | |
| Spring 1992 |
The paddle steamer returnd to service after a major
Regular timetabled sailings re-commenced on Sunday 31st May - 20 years after many thought she had made her final sailing | |
| 24th April 1992 | Renovations were completed and on Friday
24th April the paddle steamer sailed out of the quarry
for tests and was found to be once again seaworthy see Bill Bohlen's blog - dated Friday 13th February 2009 for further information | |
| 1972 to 1991 | There were no sailings by any paddle steamer on the lake | |
| Autumn 1971 | The paddle steamer was withdrawn from service and subsequently towed into a disused quarry where she could sit, rust and eventually sink | |
| 1st August 1971 | Swiss National Day The paddle steamer made her final sailing - the communities around the lake were not happy that she was to be replaced by a motor vesssel the following year - ironically with the same name which had to be changed when the paddle steamer subsequently returned to service in 1992 Can you supply details of her actual timings ? | |
| Summer 1906 | The paddle steamer commenced public service, as seen in the picture taken shortly after entry into service on 31st July | |
29th January 2010
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