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HISTORIC FDNY FIREBOATS
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"1958-1992"
The following special photos were submitted as
listed below.
(Added August 2013 - Updated September 2017)
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1958 - Fire Boat "Harry M. Archer M.D."
1958 - Fire Boat Tender "Smoke II"
1959 - Fire Boat "Senator Robert F. Wagner"
1961 - Fire Boat "Governor Alfred E. Smith"
1961 - Fire Boat "Blaze"
1962 - Fire Boat "John H. Glenn Jr."
1963 - Fire Boat "Flame"
1970 - Fire Boat "James F. Hackett"
1992 - Fire Boat "John P. Devaney"
1992 - Fire Boat "Alfred E. Ronaldson"
1992 - Fire Boat "Kevin C. Kane"
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Fireboats "H. Sylvia A. H. G. Wilks" and "Harry M. Archer M.D."
Launching at Mathis Shipyard
Photo courtesy of Al Trojanowicz
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." at the Shipyard
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Launching of the Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D."
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Launching of the Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D."
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Launching of the Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D."
The wife of FDNY Fire Commissioner Edward Cavanaugh breaks the champagne
bottle christening
the new vessel
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Launching of the Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D."
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Launching of the Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D."
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." on the way to
NYC for first time
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." at quarters original black hull.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." at quarters original black hull
close-up.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." original black hull
as Marine 6.
Joe Farren photo - William Noonan collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." black hull with
Engine 221
Joe Farren photo - William Noonan collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." operating at a
ship fire as Marine 6
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." operating at a Manhattan
vessel fire at a dock in 1973.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." at Quarters of Engine 66 in
1963.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Close-up of Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." at Quarters of
Engine 66 in 1963.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." at Quarters of
Marine 6 in 1973.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Harry M. Archer M.D." operating at a fully involved pier
fire.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Harry M. Archer M.D."
(1958-1994)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The second of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
"Engine 78"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" with its original extended
cabin
New York City Fire Museum Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" with its original extended
cabin 1958 with Fire Fighter
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" with its original extended
cabin 1959
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" with its original extended
cabin
along side the John H. Glenn Jr. during a SCUBA evolution.
The cabin was shortened by mid 1963.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" Advertisement
c. Sept 1958
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" with its original extended
cabin
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" at Pier A
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" at Pier A 1960
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" operating Sept 11, 2001
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
Fireboat Tender "Smoke II" headed to its final resting place
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Smoke II"
(1958-2008)
52' x 14' x 4'. 250 gpm
Built by Equitable Equipment Company, New Orleans, LA
Replaced the "Smoke"
Fireboat Tender
The "Smoke II" was in service from 1958 to July 15, 2008
when retired after 50
years of service.
The vessel was towed to sea and intentionally sunk
about 3.8 nautical miles
northeast of the
Manasquan Inlet in the Sea Girt Reef.
It is intended to be part of an artificial
reef which is
available for SCUBA adventure.
The following photos show the vessel in its final resting place.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
Fireboat "Senator Robert F. Wagner."
Launching at Mathis Shipyard
Photo courtesy of Al Trojanowicz
"Senator Robert F. Wagner"
(1959-1993)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The third of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
The Willett retired upon Wagner's delivery.
"Marine 8"
"Marine 7"
"Marine 5"
Fireboat "Senator Robert F. Wagner."
At Marine 5 quarters foot of 90th St, East River
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"Senator Robert F. Wagner"
(1959-1993)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The third of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
The Willett retired upon Wagner's delivery.
"Marine 8"
"Marine 7"
"Marine 5"
Fireboat "Senator Robert F. Wagner."
At Marine 5 quarters foot of 90th St, East River
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"Senator Robert F. Wagner"
(1959-1993)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The third of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
The Willett retired upon Wagner's delivery.
"Marine 8"
"Marine 7"
"Marine 5"
Fireboat "Senator Robert F. Wagner"
shown during its brief reassignment to Marine 7 during the 1970s.
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"Senator Robert F. Wagner"
(1959-1993)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The third of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
The Willett retired upon Wagner's delivery.
"Marine 8"
"Marine 7"
"Marine 5"
Fireboat "Senator Robert F. Wagner"
Shown during its assignment to Marine 7 - Photo dated Dec 1961
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"Senator Robert F. Wagner"
(1959-1993)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The third of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
The Willett retired upon Wagner's delivery.
"Marine 8"
"Marine 7"
"Marine 5"
Fireboat "Senator Robert F. Wagner"
Shown during its assignment to Marine 7 - Photo dated Dec 1961
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"Senator Robert F. Wagner"
(1959-1993)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The third of four sister ships
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
The Willett retired upon Wagner's delivery.
"Marine 8"
"Marine 7"
"Marine 5"
Fireboat "Governor Alfred E. Smith"
Launching at Mathis Shipyard
Photo courtesy of Al Trojanowicz
"Governor Alfred E. Smith"
(1961-2015)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The last of four sister ships delivered
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
The Duane and Gaynor were retired upon Smith's delivery.
"Marine 8"
"Marine 6"
Fireboat "Governor Alfred E. Smith"
Photo by Joe Farren - William Noonan collection
"Governor Alfred E. Smith"
(1961-2015)
105'6" x 27' x 9'. 8000 gpm.
Built by John Mathis Shipyards, Camden, NJ
The last of four sister ships delivered
5 deck monitors and a 500 gallon foam tank
The Duane and Gaynor were retired upon Smith's delivery.
"Marine 8"
"Marine 6"
Small Fireboat "Blaze"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Blaze"
(1961-1970)
20' x 8' x 2.5 draft - 600 gpm
Built by Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Stationed at Cross Bay Blvd
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "Blaze"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Blaze"
(1961-1970)
20' x 8' x 2.5 draft - 600 gpm
Built by Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Stationed at Cross Bay Blvd
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "Blaze"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Blaze"
(1961-1970)
20' x 8' x 2.5 draft - 600 gpm
Built by Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, WI
During the 1970s the Blaze briefly became a component of Marine 8
and was painted white.
Small Fireboat "Blaze"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Blaze"
(1961-1970)
20' x 8' x 2.5 draft - 600 gpm
Built by Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, WI
During the 1970s the Blaze briefly became a component of Marine 8
and was painted white.
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" 1962 pre-commissioning.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
NOTE: The John H Glenn Jr. named for the NASA Astronaut.
FDNY Marine 4 1962 Plank Certificate "John H. Glenn Jr"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" at Pier A
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" at Pier A
Photo by Joe Farren - William Noonan collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" operating
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" with "Smoke II" SCUBA evolution.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" Brooklyn waterfront
John A. Calderone collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" Brooklyn
waterfront
John A. Calderone collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" at Bayside Marina fire, Queens - Feb
1969
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" at Bayside Marina fire, Queens - Feb
1969
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" at Bayside Marina fire, Queens - Feb
1969
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" at Marine 7 Fulton St, Brooklyn.
From
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection (2023)
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
"John H. Glenn Jr" at Marine 1 Pier A in 1973
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
FDNY Marine 4 "John H. Glenn Jr" while serving at Marine 5 briefly
prior to decommissioning in mid 1970s
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
Very rare photo of
FDNY "John H. Glenn Jr" as Marine 5
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
The John H Glenn had been Marine 4.
During the budget crisis of the mid 1970s
it briefly served as Marine 5.
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Some of
the complex history of the 1970s FDNY Marine division from a historian.
After FDNY was ordered to close Marine 4 at Ft
Totten, Queens by City Hall's Budget Office, they took the JOHN H. GLENN Jr.
out of reserve status and put her at the quarters of
Marine 5 which had been the home of the SENATOR ROBERT F. WAGNER.
The
WAGNER had been relocated to Marine 7 to cover
for the WILKS which had been relocated to Marine 9
to cover for the FIRE FIGHTER which was covering for the McKEAN (Marine
1) which was in dry dock repair in the mid 1970's for nearly 8 months.
The original swap was;
JOHN D. McKEAN out of service for repair and replaced
by FIRE FIGHTER.
The H. SYLVIA AHG WILKS was placed at
Marine 9 covering for the relocated FIRE FIGHTER
at Marine 1.
The WAGNER was sent to cover
MARINE 7 and even repainted it's stack with the number 7.
FDNY relocated the JOHN H GLENN JR, which was in
reserve status due to the closing of Marine 4 to cover the opening left by the
WAGNER at Marine 5. Upon arrival at their new
Marine 5 quarters they decided to repaint the Maltese Cross on the side
of the GLENN with the designation Marine 5 since everyone knew Marine 4
was not coming back. Happily sitting at her new location at 90th St and to the
best of every FDNY Fireboat historian's knowledge, the GLENN never
responded to a single fire as Marine 5.
Two
months later the City of New York in their ongoing mid 1970's budget woes
ordered FDNY to shutter the quarters of Marine 5.
and Marine 7. The GLENN was then
decommissioned and sent to the quarters of Marine 6
until it was sold to DCFD. The WILKS was ordered sold to the New York
City Department of Marine and Aviation and was converted to a shop tug. |
FDNY Marine 5 "John H. Glenn Jr" after Decommissioning at
Marine 6 quarters
John A. Calderone collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
Former FDNY Fireboat "John H. Glenn Jr" was transferred
to
the Washington DC Fire Dept in 1978.
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"JOHN H. GLENN, JR."
(1962-1977)
70' x 21' x 5'. 5000 gpm.
Built by Diesel Shipbuilding Company, Jacksonville, FL
3 monitors, 300 gallons of foam
"Marine 4"
"Marine 5"
(Sold in 1978, served as Washington, DC Fire Boat 1)
Small Fireboat "Flame"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Flame"
(1963-1970)
18' x 8" draft - 600 gpm
Fiberglass boat built by Buehler Turbo Craft
Queens, trailered by E-329
Small Fireboat "Flame"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Flame"
(1963-1970)
20' x 8" draft - 600 gpm
Fiberglass boat built by Buehler Turbo Craft
Queens, trailered by E-329
Small Fireboat "Flame"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Flame"
(1963-1970)
18' x 8" draft - 600 gpm
Fiberglass boat built by Buehler Turbo Craft
Small Fireboat "Flame"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Flame"
(1963-1970)
18' x 8" draft - 600 gpm
Fiberglass boat built by Buehler Turbo Craft
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett" with "Fire Fighter"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Small Fireboat "James F. Hackett"
Shown 1977 title transferred to City Island Chamber of Commerce.
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"James F. Hackett"
(1970-1974)
29'3" - 8' - 2.5' draft - 2500 gpm
Fiberglass hull, a satellite unit with Marine 9
Saw limited duty
Fireboat "John P Devaney"
John Calderone photo
"John P. Devaney"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 6"
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
NOTE: John P. Devaney was named for a L-131 firefighter
killed in
the line of duty Feb 3, 1989.
Fireboat "John P Devaney" responding
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"John P. Devaney"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 6"
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
NOTE: John P. Devaney was named for a L-131 firefighter
killed in
the line of duty Feb 3, 1989.
Fireboat "John P Devaney"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"John P. Devaney"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 6"
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
NOTE: John P. Devaney was named for a L-131 firefighter
killed in
the line of duty Feb 3, 1989.
Fireboat "John P Devaney"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"John P. Devaney"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 6"
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
NOTE: John P. Devaney was named for a L-131 firefighter
killed in
the line of duty Feb 3, 1989.
Fireboat "John P Devaney"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"John P. Devaney"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 6"
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
NOTE: John P. Devaney was named for a L-131 firefighter
killed in
the line of duty Feb 3, 1989.
The following article explains some of the brief history of the two SES
"surface effect ships" that served FDNY in 1994.
| The key feature the FDNY believed
their next generation of fireboats needed was speed.
Back in the days when ten fireboat companies were
positions throughout the city, it hardly mattered how
fast a fire boat could travel; the key things was
pumping capacity, since most fire-prone locations were
within sight of a fireboat's berth. But with fireboat
stations in New York now down to three, getting to the
scene quickly took on a new kind of importance. And so
following the lead of the Tacoma (Washington) Fire
Department, the FDNY ordered two high-performance
fireboats from Textron Industries, vessels that were
vertual twins of two units Tacoma put in service in the
early 1980s. The reinforced plastic hulls of the new
boats were built in Southhampton, England by Vosper
Hovermarine and then sent to New Orleans - by ship -
where Textron completed their fitting out. (From
fireboat hulls made of wood to hulls made of iron to
hulls made of steel... and now, hulls made of plastic.)
The two boats are fast - specifications called for
30-knot speed, and this was reportedly exceeded during
tests. The managed such high-speed performance by the
use of a marine technology known as "surface effect";
thus are they known as "surface effect ships," or
SES. Basically, the two 70-foot fireboats are twin
hull catamarans with a fabric curtain enclosing the open
space between the hulls. A powerful downward-facing fan
forces air into this enclosure while the boats are
underway, thus raising the boat and reducing draft from
a normal 5'4" to 3'6". Propulsion is quite conventiional
- twin direct drive diesels. But raising the hull almost
two feet by "fan power," and thereby reducing drag while
the boats are underway, is the key to achieving 30-knot
speed with propulation engines that are relatively
modest in size and output.
In addition to speed, the two new
fireboats feature far more in the way of automatic
controls than do the older FDNY vessels. In theory, one
person could comfortably operate all functions of the
boat from a seated position in the wheelhouse, including
the operation of the monitor guns. (In practice, FDNY
assigned a crew of three marine ratings and two
firefighters on each boat.) The new vessels have a
pumping capacity of 7,075 GPM and cost the Fire
Department a hefty $3.5 million each.
The two SES fireboats were built,
delivered, and accepted. John P. Devaney entered service
on June 20, 1994, and Alfred E. Ronaldson two days
later, on June 22. Both boats were named in honor
of FDNY firemen recently killed in the line of duty.
Technical people from the
Tacoma Fire Department traveled east to help train FDNY
personnel in the operations of the new boats, but
maintenance of the high-tech units proved to be much
more than had been anticipated. Less than five months
after they entered service, both Devaney and Ronaldson
were officially stricken from the active roster and put
up for sale. SES fireboats, at least in New York -
proved to be a noble experiment that just didn't work.
During their short tenure
with the FDNY fleet, neither the Delaney nor the
Ronaldson worked any truly memorable fires. On August
23, 1994, the Robinson, serving as Marine Company No.9,
worked a pier fire across the Hudson River from
Manhattan in Edgewater, New Jersey. Four
days earlier, on August 19, 1994, the Devaney, as Marine
Company No. 6, helped put out a minor fire aboard the
cruise ship Regal Empress while it was docked at North
River Pier 90. |
Fireboat "Alfred E. Ronaldson"
John Calderone photo
"Alfred E. Ronaldson"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 9"
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
NOTE: Alfred E. Ronaldson was named for
a firefighter from R-3
killed in the line of duty Mar 5, 1991.
Fireboat "Alfred E. Ronaldson"
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Alfred E. Ronaldson"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 9"
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
NOTE: Alfred E. Ronaldson named for
a firefighter killed in the line of duty.
Fireboat "Alfred E. Ronaldson" decommissioned c.1994
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Alfred E. Ronaldson"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 9"
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
Fireboats "Alfred E. Ronaldson" and "John P Devaney"
shown at the Navy Yard at decommissioning
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
"Alfred E. Ronaldson"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 9"
"John P. Devaney"
(1992-1994)
70' x 19' x 5'4" 7075 gpm.
Built by Textron Marine, New Orleans
Plastic Surface effect Ship design
Shallow draft, capable of 30 knots
"Marine 6"
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
Fireboats "Alfred E. Ronaldson" and "John P Devaney"
shown at the Navy Yard after decommissioning
John Landers - Beth Klein
Collection
Only in service about 6 months in 1994
before being disposed of.
FDNY Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin C. Kane" under construction.
Photo by and courtesy of Al Trojanowicz
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
FDNY Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin C. Kane" responding from the
Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Photo by and courtesy of Al Trojanowicz
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
FDNY Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin Kane" responding.
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
FDNY Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin C. Kane" in the East River
passing
S. I. Ferry Samuel I. Newhouse
Photo by and courtesy of Al Trojanowicz
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
FDNY Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin C. Kane" with the Intrepid in
tow.
Courtesy John Landers (unknown photographer)
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
FDNY Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin C. Kane"
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
FDNY Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin C. Kane" responding
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
FDNY Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin C. Kane" hard at work
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
FDNY Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin C. Kane" at 125th St, Harlem River
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
Fireboat Marine 6 "Kevin C. Kane" water display
John Landers - Beth Klein Collection
"KEVIN C. KANE"
(1992-2010 )
52' x 16' x 4'6". 6500 gpm.
Built by Gladding-Heard Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA
"Marine 6"
NOTE: The Kevin C. Kane named for firefighter L-110
killed in the line of duty Sept 13, 1991.
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1958 - Fire Boat "Harry M. Archer M.D."
1958 - Fire Boat Tender "Smoke II"
1959 - Fire Boat "Senator Robert F. Wagner"
1961 - Fire Boat "Governor Alfred E. Smith"
1961 - Fire Boat "Blaze"
1962 - Fire Boat "John H. Glenn Jr."
1963 - Fire Boat "Flame"
1970 - Fire Boat "James F. Hackett"
1992 - Fire Boat "John P. Devaney"
1992 - Fire Boat Alfred E. Ronaldson"
1992 - Fire Boat "Kevin C. Kane"
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of these old FDNY fireboats
August 2013 - September 2017
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