William J. Gaynor (fireboat)

Fireboat William J. Gaynor, in 1915.
History
New York City Fire Department
NameWilliam J. Gaynor
NamesakeWilliam J. Gaynor
OwnerNew York City
OperatorNew York City Fire Department
Cost$118,000
LaunchedJune 26, 1913
Sponsored byMarion Gaynor
In service1914
Out of service1961
FatePut up for sale in 1961
General characteristics
Class and typefireboat
Length118 ft (36 m)
Beam25 ft (7.6 m)

The Fire Department of New York operated a fireboat named William J. Gaynor from 1914 to 1961.[1]

Construction began in March 1913.[2] Her cost was projected to be $118,000. She was 118 feet (36 m) long, with a beam of 25 feet (7.6 m). According to The New York Times her pumps would "normally" project 7,000 gallons per minute. However, "under high pressure", she could throw 13,000 gallons per minute.

The vessel was named after a former Mayor of New York City, William J. Gaynor.[1] Gaynor's daughter Marion launched the vessel, on June 26, 1913, at a ceremony in Elizabethport, New Jersey, attended by other senior officials.[3]

She was put up for sale in February, 1961.[4] She was no longer in operational condition when she was put up for sale.

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