Ferenc Deak
Paddle Wheel Steamer built 1896 for Hungarian River-Sea Shipping Co., L78.17m B15.24m over paddle wheels. Triple exp engine 840hp 20kn/hr (distance on Danube is measured in Kilometers) 1200 pass. One of the first four ships of the Co and possibly oldest ship on Danube. Restored 1912 at Orsova. Survived WW2 interned in Austria. Rebuilt again 1955 converted to oil fuel. Originally had two funnels as shown on 20f stamp. Hungary SG705. 2275. (LB 2/69 SB 5/58. 2/68)
