“They just don’t make them like they used to.” This oldest active fireboat in the world is no exception to the rule, and it’s located right here in Buffalo! The Edward M. Cotter was constructed in 1900 and has fought several fires, prevents flooding in Buffalo and beyond, and is still a functioning fireboat in Buffalo today. Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Edward M. Cotter fireboat is certainly worth checking out. Read on to learn a bit more about this boat’s history and how you can get an up close and personal look.
The Edward M. Cotter has been a part of Buffalo’s history for more than 100 years.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Flickr Edward M. Cotter is the oldest servicing fireboat in the world. It has been fighting fires in Buffalo since 1900. The boat has fought several fires, including the General Mills factory fire and a large oil barge fire in the 20s. Because of its ability to travel on the water and reach tall heights, the Edward M. Cotter has a better ability to fight difficult fires than ordinary firetrucks would.
Speaking of… the boat’s water capacity is the same as that of 11 firetrucks.
Friends of the Edward M Cotter - Facebook This boat is seriously impressive! The Edward M. Cotter was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996 after nearly 100 years of service. On a more casual level, Edward M. Cotter has also served as the “World’s largest Dyngus Day squirt gun,” joining in the
Along with fighting fires, the Edward M. Cotter also plays another valuable role in Buffalo.
www.emcotter.com The boat is used in the winters as the sole ice-breaking resource, traveling along the Buffalo River. The Edward M. Cotter breaks up ice jams to allow water to flow freely through the river to its tributaries, preventing flooding in Buffalo and beyond.
You can usually find the Edward M. Cotter docked on the waterfront at Ohio Street.
JimsFlicker - Flickr Visitors are welcome to come close to the boat to take a look. You can find the world’s oldest fireboat near the Michigan Avenue Bridge and River Fest Park.
If you want to get even closer, tours of the Edward M. Cotter are also available throughout the year.
www.emcotter.com Tours of the boat are usually held during Fleet Week in Buffalo, but you can make a private appointment to tour the Edward M. Cotter! Take a look at the boat’s official website here for more information. We highly recommend learning more about this crucial component of Buffalo history.
Have you ever taken a tour of the Edward M. Cotter? Before we know it, the world’s oldest fireboat will be back to break up ice on the Buffalo River! Be sure to keep a lookout for her.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Flickr
Edward M. Cotter is the oldest servicing fireboat in the world. It has been fighting fires in Buffalo since 1900. The boat has fought several fires, including the General Mills factory fire and a large oil barge fire in the 20s. Because of its ability to travel on the water and reach tall heights, the Edward M. Cotter has a better ability to fight difficult fires than ordinary firetrucks would.
Friends of the Edward M Cotter - Facebook
This boat is seriously impressive! The Edward M. Cotter was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996 after nearly 100 years of service. On a more casual level, Edward M. Cotter has also served as the “World’s largest Dyngus Day squirt gun,” joining in the
The boat is used in the winters as the sole ice-breaking resource, traveling along the Buffalo River. The Edward M. Cotter breaks up ice jams to allow water to flow freely through the river to its tributaries, preventing flooding in Buffalo and beyond.
JimsFlicker - Flickr
Visitors are welcome to come close to the boat to take a look. You can find the world’s oldest fireboat near the Michigan Avenue Bridge and River Fest Park.
Tours of the boat are usually held during Fleet Week in Buffalo, but you can make a private appointment to tour the Edward M. Cotter! Take a look at the boat’s official website here for more information. We highly recommend learning more about this crucial component of Buffalo history.
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