As one of the United States's more significant seaports, there is a long tradition of fireboats in Baltimore.
When Baltimore added the diesel powered fireboat Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., in 1956, she joined a fleet of older steam-powered fireboats, some of which had been launched in the 19th century. She was Baltimore's first new fireboat in 35 years.
Some Baltimore fireboats
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name
introduced
retired
pumping capacity
notes
Cataract
7/1/1891
?
4400
The city's first fireboat.[1] In service 7/1/1891 as Engine Company No. 16 at "Commercial Wharf" in Fells Point, Moved to Municipal Pier 7 at the foot of President Street 9/15/1909.
Deluge
3/13/1911
?
12,000
In service 3/13/1911 at Municipal Pier 7 at the foot of President Street as Engine Company No. 39. Moved to Fort McHenry on 5/28/1917. Along with the FDNY fireboat New Yorker, which also was rated at 12,000, the Deluge was the most powerful fireboat afloat when it was built.
4/22/1912
The Marine Division of the Baltimore Fire Department was created, consisting of Engine Companies 16 and 39.
Cascade
6/27/1921
In service on 6/27/1921 as Engine Company No. 49 at Municipal Pier 7 with Engine Company No. 16. On 12/16/1921, moved to B&O Railroad Company's Sugar House Wharf at the foot of Behhill Road in Curtis Bay.
Torrent
4/29/1922
?
Said to be similar to, but more powerful than the Deluge. In service as Engine Company No. 48 on 4/29/1922 at Pier 3 Canton Railroad, 5th and 14th Streets.
10/1/1937
On 10/1/1937, Engine Company No. 39 at Fort McHenry occupies its new quarters. A 2-story frame cottage 50' x 75' costing $7,5000. Built on the site of the former qusrters. The coal fired boilers converted to oil boilers by the Fire Department's repair shop.
S.C. 428/ Cascade
10/1/1949
12/1/1971
Converted Navy Sub Chaser No. 428 was gifted to Baltimore. Renamed Fireboat Cascade 10/1/1949.
Mayor Thomas A'lessandro Jr
9/14/1956
?
12,000
The city's first diesel fireboat.[1] Dedicated 9/14/1956. Relocated to the City Pier at the Patapsco River Wastewater Treatment Plant, foot of Asiatic Avenue, Wagner's Point on 8/22/1958.
Mayor J. Harold Grady
1961
2007
6,000
Mayor J. Harold Grady, P.W. Wilkinson, and August Emrich were sister ships.[1][2]
P.W. Wilkinson
1961
2002
6,000
Mayor J. Harold Grady, P.W. Wilkinson, and August Emrich were sister ships.[2][3]
August Emrich
1961
2002
6,000
Mayor J. Harold Grady, P.W. Wilkinson, and August Emrich were sister ships.[2][3]
Fire Rescue Boat 1
2003
n/a
1,500
Built by SeaArk, is 30 feet (9.1 m) long, requires a crew of just two.[4]
Fire Rescue Boat 2
2003
n/a
1,500
Built by SeaArk, is 30 feet (9.1 m) long, requires a crew of just two.[4]
John R. Frazier
2007
n/a
7,000
Built by Hike Metal, is 87 feet (27 m) long, powered by twin 1,650hp diesel motors, and requires a crew of at least four.[4][1]
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