Fireboat: The Summer Cruise Wednesday 23 July 2003 6:00-9:00 pm John J. Harvey Chelsea Pier 63 23rd. St. and the Hudson River 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Rain threatened to spoil the ride, but The Love Boat must have some great Karma. At 6:00 p.m. the sun was pouring through the clouds and the 53 of 60 registered Boaters were aboard and ready leave the dock. (The other seven who registered, but didn't show, will be jealous to read this post. The John J Harvey is an historic 1931 fireboat that the city decommissioned in 1999. It was then purchased by a small group and refurbished. In 2001 the Harvey was one of the first fireboats to arrive on the scene at the World Trade Center and pumped water for the FDNY for four days and nights. Now a registered landmark, the John J. Harvey educates the public about our amazing waterfront past. Our three hour tour included a barbeque dinner (by Restaurant Florent), open bar, goodie bags and a couple raffles. And it included great photo opportunities. View event pictures
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