PS Italie 1908-2005 MPV Italie approaches Nyon after her final visit to Geneva on Sunday 30th October 2005 "Long-term" laid-up after Sunday 4th December 2005 Converted to an MPV in 1958 The Sulzer diesel engine has faithfully served the former steam paddler for 47 years photos: Olivier Bachmann (all taken on 30th October 2005) During this time she has made more full-length round trip sailings than any other member of the fleet clocking-up more than 3,000,000 kilometres She spent the majority of her later years based at Le Bouveret each Summer operating the "Grand Races"

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