Lake Windermere - England

These last weeks, besides the Turkish FOTW card, Eric also sent me this surprise card. Lake Windermere, in the Lake District, is the largest natural lake in England. 

The Lake District, part of the county of Cumbria, is the largest of the United Kingdom’s National Parks. It was the 31st place in the UK to acquire UNESCO World Heritage status.

Passenger services operate along the whole length of the lake. These services date back to the former Furness Railway (1946-1922). Since privatisation, three of the original large railway boats are operated by Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd. The MV Teal of 1936 is one of the original boats that have survived. 

Although often described as steamers, all the original boats are now diesel motor vessels.