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Buffalo, New York

New Page posted August 18, 2013
Updated October 15, 2024

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BUFFALO FIRE BOAT

Buffalo, New York
"Edward M. Cotter"

Built at Crescent Shipyard in Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1900.
The 118 foot, 24 ft beam, 10'10" draft boat has a re-enforced steel waterline
enabling the boat to serve as an ice breaker keeping the Buffalo River and port navigable
during the cold winter months.

The boat has 4 V-12 diesel engines powering its 9,000 gpm pumps.
The boat is currently funded by a non-profit foundation
while still serving the city when needed.

OLDEST FIREBOAT
In 1996 the Cotter was designated a National Historic Landmark.
It is the oldest serving fire boat in the world in service for over 112 years!

FIREBOAT COTTER WEBSITE

Photos taken in Sept 2024

Photos taken in Aug 2013

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