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The New Yorker (fireboat)
Fireboat of the Fire Department of New York City / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The New Yorker was a fireboat operated by the Fire Department of New York City from 1890 to 1931.[1][2][3] She was launched on April 5, 1890 (1890-04-05) in the presence of Fire Commissioner S. Howland Robbins.[4]
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![]() FDNY fireboat The New Yorker, moored at Castle-Garden | |
History | |
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Name | The New Yorker |
Owner | New York City |
Operator | Fire Department of New York City |
Launched | April 5, 1890 (1890-04-05) |
In service | 1890 |
Out of service | 1931 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Fireboat |
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Her pumps were capable of projecting 13,000 gallons per minute.[1] As the Fire Department's most powerful vessel she was considered the fleet's flagship, until her retirement in 1931, when she was replaced by John J. Harvey.