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[[File:The Alpha II, a fireboat launched in London in 1900 - | [[File:The Alpha II, a fireboat launched in London in 1900 -b.jpg | thumb | 400px | The ''Alpha II'' in 1904.]] | ||
The '''''Alpha II''''' was a fireboat operated by the [[London Fire Brigade]].<ref name=LfbAlphaII/> | The '''''Alpha II''''' was a fireboat operated by the [[London Fire Brigade]].<ref name=LfbAlphaII/> | ||
She was launched in 1900. Three sister ships were launched over the next 13 years. Her station was on the [[Thames River]], at [[Lambeth]], near the [[House of Commons (United Kingdom)|House of Commons]]. | She was launched in 1900. Three sister ships were launched over the next 13 years. Her station was on the [[Thames River]], at [[Lambeth]], near the [[House of Commons (United Kingdom)|House of Commons]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:07, 2 September 2022
The Alpha II was a fireboat operated by the London Fire Brigade.[1] She was launched in 1900. Three sister ships were launched over the next 13 years. Her station was on the Thames River, at Lambeth, near the House of Commons.
According to the British Film Institute a documentary about the vessel was produced in 1935.[2]
References
- ↑ The history of Lambeth River Station, from barge to boat, London Fire Brigade. Retrieved on 2022-09-03.
- ↑ Fire Boat Alpha II (1935), British Film Institute. Retrieved on 2022-09-03.