NYC Fireboats at Work Early 1930s

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Uploaded by on Apr 21, 2010

New York City Fireboats at Work at a multiple alarm fire that occurred early in the 1930s at the Cunard Lines passenger ship terminal and south piers on the west side of Manhattan.

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  • Really Great story, didn't know that they've called this boat at 9/11 as well. Outstanding performance, I think it tells a lot about our times when you consider that they have to call a veteran ship to help out with an actual incident..

  • Thank you for the information at the end of the video.

    What an amazing story!

  • wow very nice

  • Awesome vid... you really don't see fires like these anymore, especially with fireboats.

  • were you taking this video doc? if so that is really amazing to see

  • I always know when a Zaffdoc video comes out that I will be amazed, You and Ken Burns I always know I am going to get something great to watch. Thank You for your efforts and creativity.

  • nice video doc.

  • Nice, Its amazing that there is footage from the 1930's

  • I wasnt aware fdny had fire boats of this size, thanks for the intresting video. Great to see the older equipment , and get to see them in action!

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