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This fireboat was built in 1925 by Los Angeles Ship Building & Dry Dock Co..
Historical Notes
From the Los Angeles Fire Dept Museum Website: 1969 Improvements included: a modernized pilot station and engine room (the boat’s steering wheel was replaced with lever steering controls at this time), new hydraulic stainless steel monitors, six bulwark nozzles, under water maneuvering jets, large capacity under-wharf monitors, and a hydraulic lift boom and winches. This modernization and increased effectiveness resulted in the reduction of staffing from 14 crew members to eight. George Schneider writes: Her documents expired in 2002.
She was moved ashore for preservation near Fire Station 2, and as of 2024 was still under a canvas cover there.
Owners & Masters
In 1925-2003 she was owned by the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA USA.
Name Significance
Ralph J. Scott was the former Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Repower
1945 propulsion engines replaced with Hall Scott gasoline engines for 1525 HP.
1978 propulsion engines replaced with Cummins Diesel engines for 1350 HP.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1926-1989) and digital files (1992-2003)
- lafdmuseum.org ↗
