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John J. Harvey Restoration Project ~ 501(c)(3)
A few great ways to SUPPORT THE FIREBOAT !
» Tax-deductible cash donations - We are a 501(c)(3), so your donations are 100% tax-deductible. Your financial contributions go directly toward restoring the hull, propulsion and other infrastructure projects. Even kids are lending a hand.
» Donate supplies/equipment/tools - We need steel, welding rods, Rust-o-leum paint (gallons), rollers, brushes, masks, gloves for painting and other repairs. Given our limited storage, please contact us regarding more substantial tool donations. These count toward the grant match too. » See our full wish list
» Volunteer your skilled labor - We need experienced welders, mechanics, lawyers, accountants... motivated people who take pride in a job well done. We will train where necessary. Labor donations count toward the grant too and are essential to our efforts.
» Buy a genuine Harvey T-Shirt. - These are available from our online shop, or on board the boat.
You can make a difference
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Now in Paperback!
MY RIVER CHRONICLES
Rediscovering the Work that Built America
A Personal and Historical Journey
**Winner, 2010 ASJA Outstanding Book Award, Memoir**
by Jessica DuLong
After journalist Jessica DuLong was laid off from her dot-com job, life took an unexpected turn. A volunteer day aboard fireboat John J. Harvey led to a job in the engine room, where she found a taste of home she hadn't realized she was missing. » Read more
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" A fireboat that pumped water to firefighters for 80 hours at the World Trade Center during and after Sept. 11, and became the focus of a children's book, is now itself in need of help. "
» Read the article
" You want to be sitting at a dinner party and say, 'I work with the John J. Harvey,' and people say, 'Yeah, I just read about that thing.' "
» Read the article
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1931 - 1994 - Fireboat John J. Harvey served FDNY and New York City under many designations, finally "Marine 2."
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1999 - Acquired by marine preservationists, outbidding several scrap dealers.
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2000 - Harvey was recognized (historically), being placed on the National Register of Historic Places and later nominated to be a National Historic Landmark (like the Statue of Liberty)
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September 11, 2001
Harvey, John D. McKean and Firefighter provided water for 80 hrs (until hydrants were restored) to extinguish the World Trade Center fires.
» Read FEMA's account (pg 27 of 36)
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2010 - The future of John J. Harvey is in YOUR hands. With your tax-deductible financial support can we ensure that this national treasure endures for decades to come.
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Upcoming Events
3 Aug 12:30: We have a limited number of spots on a trip oriented towards kids. Email trips@fireboat.org if interested. » Details
4 Aug 13:00: We have a limited number of spots on a trip oriented towards kids. Email trips@fireboat.org if interested. » Details
8 Aug 16:00 Free Public Trip as we continue a 79-year tradition of doing water displays for departing ships. » Details
12 Aug 09:30 Depart for a water display in support of Plastic Free Ocean (www.plasticfreeocean.org)
» Details
14 Aug 09:00: Join us on a trip to beautiful Cold Spring, New York just north of West Point. Take the boat one way and Metro North back to GCT. Sponsored by the North River Historic Ship Society. » Details
15 Aug 12:45 Take the train from Grand Central and join us in beautiful historic Cold Spring for the ride to New York, departing there at 14:30. Sponsored by the North River Historic Ship Society. » Details
10 Sep If fund-raising allows we will attend the Waterford Tugboat Roundup north of Troy at the gateway to the Erie Canal. $2,500 is in hand and another $2,500 is needed. » Details
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