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FREE Fire Boat Cruise to Manhattan
This is a one way cruise aboard the John J. Harvey from Liberty Landing Marina in Liberty State Park, NJ to Pier 66 in Manhattan (West Side Highway and 26th street). Visit http://www.pier66maritime.com/ for more information. This cruise will not have a narration, just a great chance to catch a ride on this historic boat.
Note: We will not be able to provide transportation back to Liberty State Park.
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.
Please arrive to Liberty Landing Marina approximately 30 minutes before departure time. Tickets that remain unclaimed 15 minutes before departure will be made available to standby passengers.
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LocationLiberty Landing Marina, Liberty State Park (View)
Liberty Landing Marina, Liberty State Park
Jersey City, NJ 07305
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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