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Bernadette Castro, NYS Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation announced a $320,000 historic preservation matching funds
grant for our ongoing restoration which expires this year.
We must raise the money and perform repairs first
before any NYS grant funds will be released.
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A few great ways to SUPPORT THE FIREBOAT !
» Tax-deductible cash donations - 100% of your financial contributions go toward restoring the hull, propulsion and other infrastructure projects. The grant makes your support worth double to us. 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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" 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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| Her Future is in YOUR Hands |
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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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2009 - 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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