WebNov 9, 2015 · The Buffalo fireboat Edward M. Cotter fighting the Maple Leaf Mills blaze in Port Colborne, after making a nighttime voyage across Lake Erie and the U.S.-Canada … WebBy: Kyle Wekenmann The Edward M. Cotter Fireboat on Full Display Photo credit: Discover716 A cherry-red vessel with white highlights and equipped with a handful of water canons, the Edward M. Cotter fireboat is certainly a source of pride for Buffalonians everywhere. The steel boat is 118 feet long and has an icebelt around the hull that is a …

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WebMar 24, 2024 · Edward M. Cotter was the head of the firefighters union for 34 years prior to his sudden death, Bowman said. Buffalo Fire Department Chaplain, Father Paul Seil, … Edward M. Cotter is a fireboat in use by the Buffalo Fire Department at Buffalo, New York, United States. Originally named William S. Grattan, it was built in 1900 by the Crescent Shipyard of Elizabeth Port, New Jersey. Due to age, it was rebuilt in 1953 and renamed Firefighter upon its return to service. The following … See more The ship that was to become Edward M. Cotter was built in 1900 by the Crescent Shipyard of Elizabeth Port, New Jersey. She was originally named William S. Grattan after the first paid fire commissioner for … See more As commerce declined on Buffalo's waterfront, Edward M. Cotter was transferred from the Buffalo Fire Department to the Public Works Department in 1992 for icebreaking duties. In 1996 Edward M. Cotter was designated a See more • List of National Historic Landmarks in New York • List of U.S. National Historic Landmark ships, shipwrecks, and shipyards See more At the beginning of the twentieth century, Buffalo's waterfront was an extremely busy center of commerce. Grain elevators, warehouses and shipping traffic had overtaxed the two … See more Edward Cotter is one of a few fireboats to ply the Great Lakes: • William Lyon Mackenzie is operated by Toronto Fire Services and operates in Lake Ontario See more • Media related to Edward M. Cotter (ship, 1900) at Wikimedia Commons • History of the E. M. Cotter • Interactive 360° VR tour of the E. M. Cotter • Edward Cotter See more incentive items for adults

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WebA National Historic Landmark, the E. M. Cotter, is the oldest active fireboat in the world. Built and commissioned during an era when Buffalo's waterfront and port were booming, the Cotter has been an invaluable asset of fire protection for the numerous warehouses, grain elevators and other facilities that line Buffalo's shores. WebMay 27, 2024 · The Edward M. Cotter has protected and served the city of Buffalo, NY, for over 120 years all backed by the power of Caterpillar. POWERING THE WORLD'S OLDEST FIREBOAT incentive july 2022