1875: The Start of Service for a Pioneering Fireboat in New York City
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1875: The Start of Service for a Pioneering Fireboat in New York City
May 12, 1875 The first official fireboat of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) was placed into service. This steam-powered, wooden-hull vessel was named the William Frederick Havemeyer in honor of a prominent local citizen who had been the city’s mayor three times and was also a volunteer fireman. The importance of... Continue Reading →
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