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Builder -- Escher Wyss Date re-built -- 1976 Length -- 52.22m Breadth -- 6.50m Passenger capacity -- 600 | ||
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| 2021 | First Sailings of the 2021 Season Entered service at Riva on Wednesday 7th July operating the new "north end of the lake" shuttle service sailings | |
| 2020 | With sister MPV G Zanardelli returning to service after a major re-build, the motor paddle vessel had been expected to revert to her usual role - based at Peschiera - primarily operating charter sailings, but the Coronavirus precautions stopped that and in the end she remained at the dock all year | |
| 28th August 2019 | Last reported timetabled
sailings of the season Operated sailings 51-52-53-54-55-56 to and from Malcesine was on Wednesday 24th August Are you aware of any other later sailings in 2019 anywhere on the lake - late August seems very early to finish ? | |
| 10th July 2019 | With completion of the major overhaul of sister
MPV G Zanardelli being delayed, the
motor paddle vessel was moved up north and again based at Riva for
the peak-season covering the "local" sailings 51-52-53-54-55-56 vice a smaller
motor vesselcommencing Wednesday 10th July New for 2019, the first and last round trips were extended further south to and from Brenzone | |
| 13th June 2019 | The motor paddle vessel
again covered the full-length
sailings 2-3 from Peschiera to and from Riva on
Thursday 13th June
vice the usual car ferry Are you aware of any other earlier sailings in 2019 ? | |
| 3rd May 2019 | First reported timetabled
sailings of the season Owing to the non-availability of the regular car ferry, the motor paddle vessel unusually covered the full-length "spring timetable" sailings 2-3 from Peschiera to and from Riva on Friday 3rd May Are you aware of any other earlier sailings in 2019 ? | |
| 27th September 2018 | Last reported timetabled
sailings of the season Operated sailings 51-52-53-54-55-56 to and from Malcesine was on Thursday 27th September Are you aware of any other later sailings in 2018 ? | |
| 25th August 2018 | Operated a special evening fireworks cruise from Riva at 2115 on Saturday 25th August | |
| 8th June 2018 | First reported timetabled
sailings of the season With sister MPV G Zanardelli out of service all year undertaking a major re-build, the motor paddle vessel was based at Riva and operated sailings 51-52-53-54-55-56 to and from Malcesine commencing on Friday 8th June Are you aware of any other earlier sailings in 2018 ? | |
| 9th June 2017 | The motor paddle vessel was again in 'weekday' service
sailings 10-11-12-13-14-15
vice a motor vessel on
Friday 9th June, but all weekend she was back on her unusual
sailings
10-11-12-13-14-15 commencing at Peschiera Are you aware of any other sailings in 2017 ? | |
| 2nd June 2017 | First reported Public Sailings of 2017 Owing to the non-availablity of the regular motor vessels, the motor paddle vessel unusually operated sailings 16-17-18-19 commencing at Desenzarno at 0800 on Friday 2nd June Are you aware of any earlier sailing in 2017 ? | |
| 21st August 2016 | Last reported Public Sailings of 2016 The motor paddle vessel operated sailings 10-11-12-13-14-15 vice a motor vessel on Sunday 21st August Are you aware of any other later sailing in 2016 ? | |
| 31st May 2016 | First reported Public Sailings of 2016 Owing to the non-availablity of the regular car-ferry, the motor paddle vessel operated the full-length sailings 2-3 for several days, commencing Tuesday 31st May Are you aware of any other sailing in 2016 ? | |
| 30th June 2015 | First and ONLY reported Public Sailings of 2015 The motor paddle vessel operated local sailings 10-11-12-13-14-15 at the southern end of the lake vice a smaller motor vessel on Tuesday 30th June Whilst there are her usual sailings when she is in service, it is very rare for her to operate mid-week Are you aware of any earlier sailing in 2015 ? | |
| 2014 | According to the NLG, the
motor paddle vessel was planned to primarily operate charter sailings
but would also operate timetabled sailings at the southern end of the lake vice a smaller
motor vessel on busy days - mainly at weekends Unfortunately no one has reported ANY sighting of her to me during the season, but surely she MUST have operated on some occasions - have you seen her in service or sailed on her this year ? | |
| 4th August 2013 | Last reported Public Sailings of 2013 The motor paddle vessel operated local sailings 10-11-12-13-14-15 at the southern end of the lake vice a smaller motor vessel on Sunday 4th August Are you aware of any earlier sailing ? | |
| 10th July 2013 | First reported Public Sailings of 2013 The motor paddle vessel operated full-length sailings 2-3 vice the regular car ferry on Wednesday 10th July and the following two days Are you aware of any earlier sailing ? | |
| 30th June 2012 | Operated
sailings 2-5 vice the regular car ferry on
Saturday 30th June Are you aware of any later sailing ? | |
| 10th June 2012 | First reported Public Sailings of 2012 The motor paddle vessel operated sailings 6-11-12-13-30-31 vice a smaller motor vessel on Sunday 10th June | |
| 13th August 2011 |
Operated the full-length
timetabled sailing to Riva and
return on Saturday 13th August vice the
regular car ferry - she was unusually observed
passing her sister
MPV G Zanardelli who was also operating
a full-length timetabled sailing from Riva on the same day ! Do you have any further information ? | |
| Spring 2011 |
Unlike previous years (when the motor paddle vessel
was regularly used on timetabled sailings at the southern end of the lake vice a smaller
motor vessel) there have been NO reported sightings to me Are YOU aware of any or have any further information ? | |
| 11th September 2010 | 60th Centomiglia Regatta The motor paddle vessel was originally advertised to operate a special Regatta Cruise from Gargnano (depart 0830) on Saturday 11th September but nearer the time this was changed to be covered by mv Andromeda | |
| Spring 2010 |
Unlike previous years (when the motor paddle vessel
was used on timetabled sailings at the southern end of the lake vice a smaller
motor vessel) she was expected to have worked the occasional
charter sailing but it appears she spent most of the time in dock
with engine problems There were NO 2010 sightings reported to me, although it is possible there were some "odd" outings - Do YOU have any further information ? | |
| 5th September 2009 | Last reported sailing of the season Operated a special Regatta sailing in rough conditions on Saturday 5th September Are you aware of any later sailings ? | |
| 25th May 2009 |
Centenary of the Motor Paddle Vessel To mark her 100th birthday MPV Italia was open to the public on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May at Desenzano where an historical exhibition was on display | |
| 14th April 2009 onwards |
There were only limited reported sighting of the MPV in service this summer on her "traditional" non-advertised local "southern end of the lake" sailings | |
| 12th April 2009 |
First reported sailings of the season The motor paddle vessel was observed operating the full-length sailings 2-3-4-5 on Easter Sunday 12th April Unlike the previous year when this arrangement continued most dates throughout the Spring timetable period, the motor paddle vessel was back on the short sailings at the south end of the lake on Tuesday 14th April If you see her in service any time, please e-mail me with any information (or photo) you have - thank you | |
| 23rd June 2008 | Unusually operated the 0950 full-length Summer sailings 2-3-4-5 from Peschiera to Riva and return on Monday 23rd June vice the regular car ferry - this arrangement was repeated on Thursday 26th June | |
| 25th May 2008 | There were only limited reported sighting of the MPV in service this summer on her "traditional" non-advertised local "southern end of the lake" sailings but as unual on a non-advertised basis | |
| 18th May 2008 |
The MPV was expected to have operated the
Spring timetable
sailings 2-3-4-5 on
Sunday 18th May but instead a delayed
sailing 2
was operated by mv
Tonale It is understood that the MPV had broken down Can YOU confirm or advise otherwise so correct information may be posted for the benefit of other visitors to this website | |
| 22nd March 2008 |
First sailings of the season The motor paddle vessel was observed calling at Limone on return sailing 5 on Easter Saturday 22nd March and this arrangement continued most dates throughout the Spring timetable period | |
| 30th September 2007 | Last reported timetabled
sailing of the season - did
you see her in service after that date ? The motor paddle vessel operated her "traditional" | |
| 8th September 2007 | The motor paddle vessel operated a special Regatta Cruise from Gargnano (depart 0830) on Saturday 8th September | |
| Summer 2007 | No timetbled sailings by the motor paddle
vessels are were advertised for the summer time-table period However, besides some private charter sailings, she has been observed on several occasions operating timetabled sailings at the southern end of the lake but, as usual, on a non-advertised basis vice a smaller motor vessel She mainly operates her 'traditional' three round trips commencing from Peschiera at 0855 on those days she is rostered to public sailings She also occasionally undertakes sailings 2-3-4-5 from Peschiera to Riva along the east side of the lake vice the regular car ferry and was observed at Limone on Wednesday 30th May and again on Saturday 30th August when the regular If YOU have any further information, please e-mail me so I can post it for the benefit of other visitors to this site | |
| 7th April 2007 | First sailings of the
season advised to me The motor paddle vessel was observed operating sailings Are you aware of any earlier outings during 2007 ? | |
| 23rd September 2006 | Last reported timetabled
sailing of the season - did
you see her in service after that date ? The motor paddle vessel operated her "traditional" | |
| 9th September 2006 | The motor paddle vessel operated a special Regatta Cruise from Gargnano (depart 0830) on Saturday 9th September | |
| 8th August 2006 | Unusually operated the full-length sailings 10-15 from Desenzano to Riva along the west side of the lake on Tuesday 8th August vice the normal motor car ferry which had ceased carrying cars due to the very low lake level in 2006 | |
| Summer 2006 | No sailings by the motor paddle
vessels were advertised for the summer time-table period However, besides some private charter sailings, she was observed on numerous occasions mainly operate timetabled sailings at the southern end of the lake but, as usual, on a non-advertised basis She mainly operated her 'traditional' two round trips commencing from Peschiera at 0855 She also occasionally undertook sailings 2-3-4-5 from Peschiera to Riva along the east side of the lake (see 2006 Sightings page for all cased reported to me) If YOU have any further information, please e-mail me so I can post it for the benefit of other visitors to this site | |
| 27th May 2006 | First sailings of the
season ? What appeared to be the motor paddle vessel was observed operating sailings Can you confirm or advise of any other dates she operated during the spring period ? | |
| 1st October 2005 | Last reported sailings of
the season The motor paddle vessel operated her "traditional" | |
| 10th September 2005 | The motor paddle vessel operated a special Regatta Cruise from Gargnano (depart 0830) on Saturday 10th September | |
| Summer 2005 | So far, no details of any public sailings by
the motor paddle vessel are advertised for the summer
time-table period However, besides some private charter sailings, it is expected she will continue to mainly operate timetabled sailings at the southern end of the lake on those days she is in operation, but, as usual, on a non-advertised basis (possibly modified on any dates she has a private charter for part of the day) (see also 2005 Sightings page which suggests she is mainly sticking to her usual three round trips commencing from Peschiera at 0855 If YOU have any further information, please e-mail me so I can post it for the benefit of other visitors to this site | |
| 24th April 2005 | First sailings of the
season advised to me The motor paddle vessel was observed operating sailings Are you aware of any earlier outings during 2005 ? | |
| 23rd October 2004 | Last reported sailings
of the season The motor paddle vessel unusually appeared in late October operating the mid-week full length | |
| 2nd October 2004 | The motor paddle vessel
operated her "traditional" She can be seen leaving Desenzano harbour on what is undertood to have been her final sailing of 2004 from that port | |
| Summer 2004 | No timetabled sailings were advertised
to be operated by the motor paddle vessel However, besides some private charter sailings, she mainly operated timetabled sailings at the southern end of the lake and the occasional visit to Riva vice a motor vessel all on a non-advertised basis including those days she was advised to me as being in service If YOU have any further information, please e-mail me so I can post it for the benefit of other visitors to this site | |
| 6th April 2004 | Very unusually operated mid-week timetabled
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| 4th April 2004 | First sailings of the
season Unusually operated timetabled | |
| The motor paddle vessel was
again based at Peschiera and operated some timetabled
sailings at the Southern end of the lake The latest confirmed date in service was Sunday 27th July - sailing vice a motor vessel on a non-advertised basis It is likely she continued in service much longer - have YOU sailed on her or did you see her in service any later in 2003 ? | ||
| 25th May 2003 | First sailings of the
season Unusually operated timetabled This arrangement was repeated on Monday 2nd June | |
| Last sighting of 2002
advised to me was "mid-August" Do YOU have any further information ? Did YOU sail on her or see her in service any earlier, later, mid-week or weekends ? | ||
| Understood to have operated sailings 8-9-12-13-30-31 vice a smaller motor vessel most days during the Summer | ||
| 11th July 2002 | First sighting of
2002 advised to me was on
Thursday 11th July when the
motor paddle vessel unusually operated the 0945
full-length timetabled
sailing 10 from Desenzano to Riva instead of the regular
car-ferry (This was the day of the Italian National Strike and it appears the motor paddle vessel remained at Riva) | |
| I was not advised of any timetabled
sailings during 2001 Are YOU aware of any ? | ||
| Last advertised sailing of
2001 Operated a special afternoon sailing from Peschiera visiting Salo' "for an hour ashore" on Friday 14th September | ||
| 29th August 2001 | Operated the final special non-landing evening sailing from Riva on Wednesday 29th August | |
| 23rd July 2001 | First advertised sailing of
2001 Operated a special afternoon sailing from Garda visiting Maderno "for an hour ashore" on Monday 23rd July | |
| 1975 | The steam engine was replaced by a diesel motor | |
| 1945 |
Sunk near Sirmione during the war following an air attack - returned to service in 1952 | |
| 1907 |
The paddle steamer was originally launched as | |
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