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Original Feature Posted April 26, 2004 - Re-launched January 28, 2012
New Page: July 17, 2015      Updated October 15, 2024

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DETROIT FIRE BOAT

DETROIT FIRE BOAT 1
"Curtis Randolph"
Located on the Detroit River in Detroit, Michigan
across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario
Built in 1979 by Peterson Builders at Sturgeon Bay, WI
77' LOA - 22' beam - 5' 9" Draft
12,000 gpm, 55' Telesquirt
Cruise 19 knots
No living quarters on board
Was Engine 16
Photos July 2015

FIRE BOAT 2
A new second vessel has been added to the Detroit Marine Unit.
2020 Silver Ships 32' Landing Craft Style with (2) Mercury 175 hp
Approx 1000 gpm

Photos September 2024

Photos July 2015

Bridge between USA and Canada

On shore quarters was built in late 1800's
and refurbished

Thanks Scott for for a wonderful tour!

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Photos May 2021

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