Engine 31's fire boat, 'MV James F. McTighe', circa 1949.
At left, Fireboat Engine 31 'MV James F. McTighe' at its berth at Battery Wharf, circa 1950.
Engine 31 Fireboat 'James F. McTighe' off Castle Island, South Boston, in 1962.
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FIRE BOAT APPARATUS
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Shop#
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Year
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Maker
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Model
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1940-1941
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Herreshoff Manufacturing
Company, Bristol, RI
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U.S. Navy Minesweeper
'USS Marabout' (AMc-50)
97ft length, 22ft beam,
9ft draft, 10kt speed
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1946
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Sold by the U.S. Navy to the
City of Boston 7/31/1946
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1946-1947
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Rebuilt by General Ship
Company, Boston
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6000 gpm fireboat
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Shop#
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Years
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Company
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1947-1972
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Engine 31 'James F. McTighe'
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1972
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Disposed. Sold to Caribbean
interests for $5600.
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Fireboat Engine 31 'MV James F. McTighe', circa 1971.
Fireboat Engine 31 'MV James F. McTighe', circa 1971.
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