The Edward M. Cotter, built in 1900, is the world's oldest operating fireboat. Originally named the William S. Grattan, this National Historic Landmark vessel, known as engine 20 by the Buffalo Fire Department which operates it, still battles fires along Buffalo's waterfront. Many of the structures on the waterfront, including many grain elevators, would be impossible to reach by land. The fireboat has the pumping capacity equal to 11 fire trucks. During the winter months the ship is used to break up ice on the Niagara River. It is often on display during waterfront festivals in the city of Buffalo.
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155 Ohio St Buffalo, NY 14203 ·338.19 mi
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yelphttps://www.emcotterconservancy.org/history This fireboat has been in service to Buffalo and Western New York for 125 years ! Next month on September 20, 2025 there will be a celebration at...
MoreBarbi likes this boat, in fact, I cotter trying to get naked on it, needless to say I shut that down. And by shut that down I mean I did anything she wanted anytime she wanted obvi. This is a...
MoreOne of the many cool things happening at the waterfront these days. This fire boat, still active, is the oldest one in the U.S. Sometimes people can get a ride on it, if you are invited you...
MoreThe Edward M Cotter Fireboat is the oldest active fireboat in the world, and both a US Landmark and on the US Historical Register of places. It's tucked into a dock on the Buffalo River, right...
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