Fire Fighter, Historic fireboat in Greenport, United States
The Fire Fighter is a fireboat in Greenport measuring about 41 meters long and now operates as a museum ship open to visitors. The vessel was equipped with powerful pumps capable of spraying large volumes of water and was designed for firefighting operations in the harbor.
The vessel was built in the mid-20th century and served New York Harbor for many decades. It gained recognition for its outstanding performance and later received National Historic Landmark status.
The Fire Fighter is named after the firefighting crews who operated from New York Harbor. Visitors can walk through the vessel today and see how crews fought fires from the water in the past.
Visitors should plan time to thoroughly explore the various decks and compartments of the vessel. Access may be limited due to weather or maintenance work, so it is helpful to check opening information beforehand.
The vessel played a key role in water supply operations following a major disaster in New York and worked continuously over an extended period. Its performance during that time showed the old ship remained surprisingly effective.
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