The berth of Fireboat Engine 31 at the Castle Island Terminal, So. Boston, in 1950. |
HISTORYThe firehouse at Castle Island Terminal in South Boston was opened on October 12, 1950 when (Fireboat) Engine Company 31 moved in. Engine 31 had been berthed at Battery Wharf, North End. The firehouse at Castle Island was shortlived. When the first large ocean storm of the winter struck in November, 1950, the location was deemed dangerous and unsuitable for continued operations. Fireboat Engine 31 moved back to its old quarters/berth at Battery Wharf, North End, on November 29, 1950. 
A 2010 aerial photo shows the location of the berth in 1950 of fireboat Engine 31 at Castle Island. |