Fireboat No. 1

Fireboat No. 1 is a historic fireboat located in Tacoma, Washington, on display as a museum ship in the Old Town area. Built in 1929 by the Coastline Shipbuilding Company, it served as the primary firefighting vessel for the Port of Tacoma for over fifty years.

Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1980, Fireboat No. 1 features a steel deck, pilothouse, and seven water cannons with a capacity of 10,000 US gallons per minute. Visitors can explore the exterior of the vessel, which played a crucial role in waterfront fire protection, harbor security, and search and rescue missions.

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