Schönbrunn by jerome

Schönbrunn

Danube steamer Schönbrunn, anchored in Linz.
This ship is not a giant ocean steamer, but a ship with tradition. It is the last ship of more than 300 Austrian steamers on the Danube during the monarchy. The paddlewheel steamer is a popular excursion ship. It has elegant lounges and offers the flair of a first-class river boat from the turn of the 19th to the 20th century.

Some additional information for those who are interested in the history of the ship:
The "Schönbrunn" was built in 1912/13 as one of the last passenger steamboats of the Danube Steamship Company (Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaft - DDSG) in its own shipyard in Budapest (Budapest belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy). The DDSG is the oldest shipping company on the Danube (founded 1829). The "Schönbrunn" is the only survivor of more than 300 steamers operating under the flag of the DDSG.
In both world wars the "Schönbrunn" was used as a hospital ship.
In 1954, the ship was modernized and the firing of coal changed on heavy fuel oil.
The "Schönbrunn" is not only the last steamship on the Danube, it is also the most modern. The ship is designed for 1400 passengers, but transports only 500 to provide the guests with the best comfort.

Data about the ship:
Length: 74.5 m
Width: 15.8 m over wheel house.
Total power: 710 hp (max 1200 hp)
Drive: 2 side bucket wheels
Home town: Vienna
Application: due to the length of the ship, it can only be driven on the Danube between Regensburg (Germany) and Sulina (Romania, estuary to the Black Sea).
It's beautiful! Fabulous light reflections.
November 29th, 2016  
Wow! Great reflection and lighting.
November 29th, 2016  
Fantastic use of light and reflection!
November 29th, 2016  
Beautiful reflections.
November 29th, 2016  
What an awesome ship - would be quite an experience to travel on it. Love the reflections in the water.
November 29th, 2016  
superb as always
November 29th, 2016  
Interesting looking ship. It looks like it's been cut in two and had a piece inserted in the mid section.
November 29th, 2016  
thanks for the story accompanying the image...brings it to life.
November 29th, 2016  
November 29th, 2016  
@susiangelgirl Thank you, Susi, for your nice comment!
No, the ship was not cut up and no part was inserted afterwards. This ship is a paddle-wheel steamer. On each side of the ship is a wheel box - in the mid section - with the bucket wheel.
November 29th, 2016  
Beautiful capture FAV
November 29th, 2016  
How fabulous to see a real paddle-steamer still in action. We have a number doing the tourist thing on the Murray river, but nothing as big and/or classy as this one.
November 29th, 2016  
Super shot, what an excellent way to travel.
November 29th, 2016  
beautiful capture :)
November 29th, 2016  
So interesting.
November 29th, 2016  
Excellent, and thank you for the commentary.
November 29th, 2016  
would be a wonderful experience to travel on her
November 29th, 2016  
Interesting history Jerome. I would love to see inside it. This is a beautiful shot with great reflections. Fav
November 29th, 2016  
A wonderful old ship, beautifully captured
November 29th, 2016  
wonderful capture and history, thank you for including it. the reflections on the river are beautiful.
November 29th, 2016  
Nice capture of a lovely vessel!
November 29th, 2016  
Wonderful shot and reflections.
November 29th, 2016  
cool image, thanks for history of it.
November 29th, 2016  
beautiful shot
November 29th, 2016  
Beautiful capture
November 29th, 2016  
nicely captured
November 29th, 2016  
Lovely capture and history of this delightful historic steamer.
November 29th, 2016  
Superb shot, stunning on black !
November 29th, 2016  
beautiful shot
November 29th, 2016  
A stunning image.
November 30th, 2016  
Looks romantic
November 30th, 2016  
@jesperani @aikimomm @jgpittenger
Thank you for your nice comments!
November 30th, 2016  
Fabulous light and reflection...Fav
November 30th, 2016  
Intriguing, especially given all the information that helped us understand its significance. But . . . isn't Schönbrunn the name of a palace in Vienna? I once got stuck INSIDE the palace grounds after it was locked at night and had to climb over the tall gate!
November 30th, 2016  
@jyokota
At first I thought you booked a night in the castle - that would be extremely luxurious. I have no idea what this costs: living like the emperors. Actually, I do not want to know ... But apparently you visited the palace at the time of the visit and missed the closing time. That's why you stood in front of a locked gate and climbed over it: Extremely sporty! Good thing you did not hurt yourself with this action. And no one has seen you, helped you ...?

Yes, you are right - I should mention it in the information about the Danube steamer: "Schönbrunn" is the largest castle and one of the most important and most visited cultural objects in Austria. Under Empress Maria Theresia this castle was designed in Vienna in its present form as a baroque palace. Until the end of the First World War (and thus the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire), it was the summer residency of the Austrian imperial house. It was the cultural and political center of the Habsburg Empire.
December 1st, 2016  
@jerome -- yes, THAT castle. The one you just explained. My husband and I had one to one of the outer structures for an evening concert -- but there was no concert. And then it became dark and we called the attention of two joggers outside the gate and they were the one who motioned that we had to climb over the gate. It was really scary.
December 1st, 2016  
Shooting this photo at night was a great idea as it brings out all the ship details that we wouldn't be able to see during the day :-)
December 4th, 2016  
@debbyglynn Thank you, Debby, for your nice comment! Yes, the nightlight shows other details, perhaps even more than in daylight.
December 4th, 2016  
Wonderfull colours..
December 14th, 2016  
@vesna0210 Thank you, Vesna, for your kind comment!
December 14th, 2016  
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