The Standard-Times of New Bedford, MA, is reporting about a new fireboat being received by the city's fire department. The vessel, formerly in service as Marine 2 in Boston (the St. Florian II), is a 29' craft with two monitors and a 1000 GPM pump. New Bedford picked it up when Boston retired it.
To read the Standard-Times article, please visit:
Standard-Times: New Bedford fireboat dedicated in memory of late firefighter (17 AUG 10)
Boston, meanwhile, has ordered a new 69' fireboat from Metalcraft Marine, Inc., of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The vessel will replace Boston's Marine 1.
To read the Boston Fire Department press release, please visit:
Boston Fire Dept.: New 69' Fireboat Ordered (6 AUG 10)
Background information:
Britton W. Crosby: Photos of Boston Fireboats
Boston Fire Department
New Bedford Fire Department
MetalCraft Marine, Inc.
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