John J. Harvey facts for kids
Fireboat John J. Harvey
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 New York City Fire Department |
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| Name | John J. Harvey |
| Namesake | John J. Harvey |
| Port of registry | New York City, United States |
| Ordered | 1928 |
| Builder | Todd Shipbuilding |
| Cost | $594,000 |
| Laid down | 1930 |
| Launched | October 6, 1931 |
| Commissioned | December 17, 1931 |
| In service | December 17, 1931 |
| Out of service | 1995 |
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| Reclassified | Museum ship |
| Refit | 1957 |
| Reinstated | Temporary return to service 9/11/2001 |
| Homeport | North River Pier 66, New York City (As of 2019) |
| Nickname(s) | The "Harvey" |
| Honors and awards |
National Preservation Award |
| Status | FDNY retired |
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| Type | Fireboat |
| Displacement | 268 net tons |
| Length | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Beam | 28 ft (8.5 m) |
| Draught | 9 ft (2.7 m) |
| Installed power | 5 Fairbanks - Morse opposed piston Model 38F5¼ which consist of 8 cylinders with 16 pistons. |
| Propulsion | Twin screws |
| Speed | 18 knots |
| Capacity | 18,000gpm |
| Armament | Eight deck monitors and 24 large connections for fire hose |
 Location in New York City
Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Built | 1931 |
| Built by | Todd Shipyards |
| Architect | Henry J. Gielow |
| NRHP reference No. | 00000576 |
| Added to NRHP | June 15, 2000 |
The John J. Harvey is a famous fireboat that used to work for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). This boat is well-known for helping out after the September 11, 2001 attacks. It is one of the strongest fireboats ever made. It can pump an amazing 18,000 gallons of water every minute!
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The John J. Harvey's Service in New York
The John J. Harvey was launched in 1931. It served the FDNY for many years until it was taken out of service in 1994. The boat was named after John J. Harvey, a brave marine fireman who died when a ship exploded during a fire.
Important Fires the Harvey Fought
The John J. Harvey helped fight many big fires on the water. Some of these included:
- The Cunard Line pier fire in 1932.
- The burning of the Normandie in 1942. This was a huge luxury liner.
- The ammunition ship El Estero fire in 1943.
- A collision between two oil tankers, Alva Cape and Texaco Massachusetts, in 1966.
By the end of its time with the FDNY, its official name was Marine 2.
Saving the Harvey from Being Scrapped
In 1999, the John J. Harvey was sold. A group of people who love old ships and want to save them bought it. They wanted to stop the boat from being taken apart for scrap. They worked hard to fix it up. Now, the John J. Harvey often offers free trips on the river for people to enjoy. In June 2000, it was added to the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical item.
How the John J. Harvey Helped on September 11, 2001
After the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the boat's owners offered to help. They asked FDNY officials if the John J. Harvey could assist with moving people away from Ground Zero by water.
Providing Water When It Was Needed Most
At the same time, firefighters on land realized that many water pipes were broken because of the huge damage. This meant they didn't have enough water to fight the fires. Officials quickly contacted the John J. Harvey to ask if its powerful pumps still worked. When the owners said yes, the boat was told to drop off its passengers and return to the disaster site right away. It was officially called Marine 2 again.
The John J. Harvey, along with two other FDNY fireboats, John D. McKean and Fire Fighter, pumped water at the site for 80 hours straight. They kept pumping until the city's water pipes were fixed. The National Trust for Historic Preservation gave the John J. Harvey a special award for its help during this time.
The story of the ship's brave actions was even made into a children's book in 2002.
The John J. Harvey's Recent Activities
In 2018, the John J. Harvey got a new paint job. It was painted in a red and white "dazzle" pattern. This was part of an art project by Tauba Auerbach. The pattern was a tribute to the special "dazzle camouflage" used on ships during World War I. This camouflage made it hard for enemies to tell which way a ship was moving.
Today, the fireboat is docked at North River Pier 66. This pier is located at 12th Avenue and 26th Street on the Hudson River in New York City.
Images for kids
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John J. Harvey painted in red and white as an art project
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John J. Harvey underway near the Statue of Liberty
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See also
In Spanish: John J. Harvey para niños
