Šumava
Sternwheeler passenger boat from 1991
1:25 (length 215 cm, beam 32 cm)
Used materials
Whole model is made of galvanised sheet metal.
Propulsion
12V motor from wipers
2 gel batteries 6V
History of the Ship
Originally a stern river tugboat from 1950s was converted into a cruiser by Evropská Vodní Doprava Company in 1991 and can now carry as many as 300 passengers. There is a restaurant, a bar with a dancing floor on the main deck; the sightseeing deck holds benches and tables for passengers. The boat is driven by Diesel engine linked to the 2 wheels at the stern.
