Built in 1931, MV John J. Harvey, at 130 ft and 268 net tons, is among the most powerful fireboats ever in service. She has five 600 HP diesel engines, and has capacity to pump 18,000 gallons of water a minute. Her pumps are powerful -- enough so that when she and the George Washington Bridge were both brand new, she shot water over the bridge's roadway. She was retired by the New York City Fire Department in 1994 and bought at auction by her current owners in 1999. She was placed on The National Register of Historic Places in June 2000.
The JOHN J HARVEY will be docked adjacent to the USS SLATER while in Albany. Tickets are free, but must be picked up in person prior to the trip. The tickets are available on a "first come, first serve" basis at the USS SLATER Gift Shop and are limited to four tickets per adult. Every person must have a ticket to board the fireboat. Children under age 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Schedule
August 15, 2005, Monday, Catskill to Waterford
Stops in: Albany & Troy
0900 depart Catskill
1200 arrive Albany
1215 depart Albany
1315 arrive Troy
1330 depart Troy
1430 arrive Waterford
1430 Waterford public inspection
1630 Waterford public trip
1800 Boat closed to the public
August 16, 2005, Tuesday, Waterford to Albany
Stops in: Troy
1000 Waterford boat open for public inspection
1100 depart Waterford
1200 arrive Troy
Troy public trip upon arrival
1315?1400 Troy public inspection
1400 depart Troy
1500 arrive Albany USS Slater
1500?1600 Albany public inspection
1600 Albany public trip
1700 Boat closed to the public
August 17, 2005, Wednesday, Albany
No trips - liberty for crew
The boat will be open for self-guided tours and souvenir sales
August 18, 2004, Thursday, Albany to Catskill
1230 Albany public trip
1400 depart Albany
1700 arrive Catskill
Catskill Public trip upon arrival
1800 Boat closed to the public
1800 Reception
1900 Dinner
