James Duane (fireboat)

The James Duane was a fireboat operated by the Fire Department of New York from 1908 to 1959.

[1][2][3][4] The James Duane and her sister ship the Thomas Willett were wooden hulled steam-powered vessels.

Their pumps could discharge 9,000 gallons per minute.

One of their water cannons was mounted on a tower.

The James Duane was named after the 44th mayor of New York City, James Duane.