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Fireboat John J. Harvey

Fireboat John J. Harvey
Photo: Unknown author, Public domain

John J. Harvey is a fireboat formerly of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). She is one of the most powerful fireboats ever built, capable of pumping up to 18,000 gallons of water a minute. The boat famously returned to service following the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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  • Built 1931
  • Heritage listed

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