Retired FDNY Fireboat Becomes Floating Museum
Photo by Jerritt Clark Getty ImagesThe McKean helped to keep Capt. Sullenberger's "Miracle on the Hudson" plan afloat in January of 2009.
Photo by David RoccoWhen the McKean arrived at Pier 25 in late June, it was greeted by the FDNY Marine Co. 1 replacement, the “Three Forty Three” Fireboat. The “343” honored the McKean Fireboat’s return back to NYC by blasting the ship’s water monitors, which in turn created a very dramatic moment on Manhattan’s lower Westside waterfront.
Photo by David RoccoThe McKean docked at Pier 25 along the Hudson River.
Photo by David RoccoWhen the McKean arrived at Pier 25 in late June, it was greeted by the FDNY Marine Co. 1 replacement, the “Three Forty Three” Fireboat. The “343” honored the McKean Fireboat’s return back to NYC by blasting the ship’s water monitors, which in turn created a very dramatic moment on Manhattan’s lower Westside waterfront.
Photo by NY TimesPresident Bush on the FDNY John McKean Fireboat
Photo by David Rocco
Photo by Jerritt Clark Getty ImagesThe McKean helped to keep Capt. Sullenberger's "Miracle on the Hudson" plan afloat in January of 2009.
Photo by RON JEFFERSThe McKean transported hundreds of people on 9/11 from Manhattan to Jersey City before returning to pump water to aid firefighters at the scene.
Retired Fireboat John D. McKean, named after FDNY Marine Engineer John D. McKean who was severely burned during a gas explosion on another fireboat, will soon be opening up to the public as a floating museum.
The John D. McKean served from 1955 until its retirement in 2010. During its time of service, the McKean responded to and helped at some of New York City's most notable incidents, such as the Staten Island Ferry Terminal Fire in 1991, the September 11th terrorist attacks, and "The Miracle on the Hudson" in 2009.
In 2018, the non-profit Fireboat McKean Preservation Project organization was formed to restore and preserve the historic boat for fundraising and educational purposes. The McKean is now docked at Pier 25 along the Hudson River where it will soon be open for tours to the public on a donation basis.
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