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FDNY FIREBOAT JOHN D Mc KEAN
FDNY. Fire Boat the John D McKean. This photo was taken on a very dark,wet and murky 27/09/09 Hudson River at South Cove, Manhattan. It was delivering water from all its monitors and sounding it hooter, saluting the competitors of the Tunnel to Towers Charity event.
FDNY. Fire Boat the John D McKean. This photo was taken on a very dark,wet and murky 27/09/09 Hudson River at South Cove, Manhattan. It was delivering water from all its monitors and sounding it hooter, saluting the competitors of the Tunnel to Towers Charity event.
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Fire Department New York, USA
Fire Department New York, USA
Marine Co1-The Fireboat John D.Mckean named in memory of Marine Engineer (firefighter) John D.Mckean who was burned by live steam on September 17,1953, in an explosion on the ship the George B.McClellan.
Although fatally injured, McKean heroically remained at his post, vainly trying to keep the vessel under control. Sadly he died on September 22nd,1953.
The Fireboat John D.McKean went into service with the FDNY Marine Division on May 1st,1955 and was built by John H.Mathis Co,of Camden, New Jersey at a cost of $1,426,000.(US Dollars).
The John D.Mckean has an overall length of 128'9",a height of 50',and a speed of 16mph.The four centrifugal Worthington pumps can deliver 19000gpm from the 6 deck monitors which are four manually operated Greenburg monitors, one electrically operated monitor in the tower, and one bow pipe, 5"tip, McIntyre monitor.
On September 11th,2009, a new fireboat was commissioned and should arrive in New York in December,its named after the 343 firefighters who gave their lives on September 11th,2001. The name of the new fireboat is 'Three Four Three' and this new fireboat will be the replacement to the John D.McKean having given over 50-years loyal service to the City of New York.
Added by Pete Matten on 14 October 2009.
Although fatally injured, McKean heroically remained at his post, vainly trying to keep the vessel under control. Sadly he died on September 22nd,1953.
The Fireboat John D.McKean went into service with the FDNY Marine Division on May 1st,1955 and was built by John H.Mathis Co,of Camden, New Jersey at a cost of $1,426,000.(US Dollars).
The John D.Mckean has an overall length of 128'9",a height of 50',and a speed of 16mph.The four centrifugal Worthington pumps can deliver 19000gpm from the 6 deck monitors which are four manually operated Greenburg monitors, one electrically operated monitor in the tower, and one bow pipe, 5"tip, McIntyre monitor.
On September 11th,2009, a new fireboat was commissioned and should arrive in New York in December,its named after the 343 firefighters who gave their lives on September 11th,2001. The name of the new fireboat is 'Three Four Three' and this new fireboat will be the replacement to the John D.McKean having given over 50-years loyal service to the City of New York.
Added by Pete Matten on 14 October 2009.
Hi Pat, much drier in the tunnel and a lot warmer. My time for the run was a little slow as I was too busy taking photographs along the way. It was fantastic to see The John D McKean on the Hudson, sorry the photo doesn't do it justice due to light and rain. I hope to take part in the event next year, and hopefully catch The 'THREE FOUR THREE' on the Hudson. Paul.
Added by Paul Warnock on 14 October 2009.
Added by Paul Warnock on 14 October 2009.
Fire Department New York, USA
Good shot of her, in her element....I imagine things were a little drier, down below in the tunnel, for the runners....I hope.
Regards, from Canada,
Pat_R-B
Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 14 October 2009.