William L. Strong (fireboat)

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The Robert Van Wyck was a fireboat operated by New York City.[1] She was commissioned on April 24, 1896. Her hull and superstructure were steel, and she was powered by a 400 horsepower steam engine. She displaced almost 400 tons, and her top speed was 13 knots. Her pumps could project almost 7,000 gallons per minute.

References

  1. THE CITY'S NEW FIRE BOAT, New York Times, 1896-04-24, p. 39. Retrieved on 2022-07-16.
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