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Since pre-ihis.tory until today, the Lake people have fished or navigate Lake Titicaca using totora reed boats. In the 16th century wooden sailing boats were introduced by the Spanish and in the 19th century came the introduction of the iron steam ship. First the YAVARI (launched 1870) followed by the YAPURA in 1873. |
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The Lake Steamers - PRE 1900
In 1892, The Peruvian Corporation commissioned the COYA Built by Denny's
of Dumbarton.
Length: 170ft (51.82metires).
Beam: 26ft (7.93 metires).
Gross tonnage: 546 tons.
COYA was run aground in the ifloods of 1984 and subsequently left high and dry when the waters receded. She has now been restored and converted into a restaurant.
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The Lake Steamers - POST 1900
The INCA's fate was far worse than that of the COYA.
Built by Earle's of Hull in 1905.
Length: 220 ft (67 metires).
Beam: 30 ft (9.14 metires).
Gross tonnage: 1809 tons.
This beautiful ship was scrapped in 1994 when still in excellent condition.
The OLLANTA, also by Earle's joined the Fleet in 1930 and still in service today.
Length: 260 ft (79.25 metres)
Beam: 35.6 ft (10.85 metres)
She has accommodation for 70 passengers and is currently awaiting refurbishment by Peru Rail (Orient Express).
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