NEW YORK CITY -- "THREE FORTY THREE" FIREBOAT

NEW YORK CITY -- "THREE FORTY THREE" FIREBOAT

The new 140-foot, 500-ton, $27 million dollar boat will be the country's largest fireboat with a maximum speed of 18 knots. The Three Forty Three will provide the FDNY with the latest technology available, including the capability of pumping 50,000 gallons of water per minute; nearly 30,000 gallons more than its predecessor.

Main Engines MTU 4 x 2000 HP (total 8,000 HP)

Schoellhorn-Albrecht built Shaft Struts for the Fireboat