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Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt

Transport company based in Dresden, founded in 1836¹

The Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt of Dresden, Germany is the oldest and biggest paddle steamer fleet in the world. It consists of nine wheel steamers, two salon ships and two motor ships. It was formerly known as the White Fleet (Weisse Flotte in German).² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1836Founded¹

Industrywater transport¹
HeadquartersDresden¹
Websitewww.saechsische-dampfschiffahrt.de/#
Legal formGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung¹

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Dampfschiffe an der Elbe in Dresden. 2H1A0146WI — Photo: Kora27, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt of Dresden, Germany is the oldest and biggest paddle steamer fleet in the world. It consists of nine wheel steamers, two salon ships and two motor ships. It was formerly known as the White Fleet (Weisse Flotte in German).²

Timeline

1836Founded Founded¹

Links

Websitewww.saechsische-dampfschiffahrt.de/#¹
WikipediaSächsische Dampfschiffahrt
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ315016

Sources

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WikidataSächsische Dampfschiffahrt on Wikidata
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WikipediaSächsische Dampfschiffahrt on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsSächsische Dampfschiffahrt photo by Kora27, CC BY-SA 4.0