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Updated August 2, 2009 -  Updated August 9, 2011

Philadephia - Marine Unit 1
"Independence"
2007 Derecktor 66' Fireboat
5500 gpm - 200 gals AFFF
Aluminum hull with draft of only about 2.5 feet
Powered by (4) Detroit series 60 diesels capable of approx 35 knots
Jet drive propulsion
First new fireboat commissioned by Philadelphia Fire Department in 57 years.
(photos B Crosby July 2009)

USCG Station and home of Philadelphia Marine Unit 1
Located at South Columbus Blvd & Washington Ave on the Delaware River

Marine Unit 1 also has a 16' inflatable

Across the river on the Jersey shore at Camden is the Battleship New Jersey.

Modern electronics and controls in pilot house

Pump Panel

New Philadelphia Fire Boat "Independence" launched July 2007 from Derecktor Shipyard Bridgeport, CT
(Photo courtesy of Derecktor Shipyard)
Nov 2007
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Philadelphia Fireboat
 "Franklin"
The 1950 steel fireboat is now in reserve, shown here at the Marine 1 dock
July 2009

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Fireboat
"Delaware"

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Old fireboat pier was torn down in the 1980s.
Boats now located at the USCG station on the Delaware River
 

Philadelphia Marine Unit 1

Philadelphia Fireboat
"Delaware"
Built 1950
79'4" length
6,000 gpm capacity

Philadelphia Fireboat
"Bernard Samuel"
Built 1948
73'10" length
6,000 gpm capacity

Marine Unit 2
Schuylkill River At Passyunk Avenue
(South West Philadelphia)

Philadelphia Fireboat - Marine Unit 2
"Franklin"
Built 1950
79'4" length,
6,000 gpm

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