George B. McClellan (fireboat)

History
Flag of the City of New YorkNew York City Fire Department
NameMarine 1 George B. McClellan
NamesakeGeorge B. McClellan Jr.
OperatorNew York City Fire Department
BuilderNew York Shipbuilding, Camden, New Jersey
Laid down1904
StatusIn reserve
NotesPredecessor:
General characteristics
Capacity7,000 gpm

The George B. McClellan was a fireboat operated by the FDNY from 1904 to 1954.[1][2] She was designed by Harry deBerkley Parsons, as were other FDNY fireboats built at the time.

The capacity of the George B. McClellan's pumps was 7,000 US gallons (26,000 L) per minute.[1]

The George B. McClellan was wrecked by an explosion, in 1954.[1][2] Another fireboat, the John D. McKean, was named after an engineer who died when he stayed at his post on the George B. McClellan when she exploded.

The George B. McClellan was named after the then-incumbent Mayor of New York City, the son of the Civil War General.[1]

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