You love Africa or you hate it; - sometimes both at the same time.

In over 35 years I travelled to most countries in Africa and also lived and worked in some. (Ghana, Nigeria,
Mali, Libya, South Africa, Zambia and Malawi.) I am currently preparing for Tanzania for the next 3 years.

Old and new ships on lakes / rivers were also one of my great passions. I was also lucky enough to sail on the
big African lakes: Lake Victoria (MV Victoria), Lake Tanganyika (MV Liemba) Nyasa / Lake Malawi (MV Ilala II).

Over the years I also searched for remaining parts in English and German internet forums, and on site:

The Great War (1914-1918) Forum - BNR 1915, was S.S. CECIL RHODES sunk by S.S. GOETZEN?
https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/285996-bnr-1915-was-ss-cecil-rhodes-sunk-by-ss-goetzen/

Feldgrau-Forum.com - Das `lange Leben´ des deutschen Dampfers MUANSA auf Ost-Afrikanischen Seen
https://www.feldgrau-forum.com/threads/das-lange-leben-des-deutschen-dampfers-muansa-auf-ost-afrikanischen-seen.41913/

Axis History Forum - The German `Navy´ 1914 - 1916 on Lake Kivu / Ruanda / GEA
https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=73&t=224238#p2091351

It's always give and take. Therefore, I hope to give you tips as well as to be able to ask questions to specialists.

Cheers Holger

Welcome to PD's Holger... .but you are a youngster..........

I have no knowledge or experience with Paddlewheel transportation of goods within the Contenuient of Africa, however there will be threads and articles in our WEB pages that may help

Do not hesitate with any question relative to your intended Model build, we have many experienced Members here to help

Derek