George B. McClellan (fireboat)

History
New York City Fire Department
Name:	Marine 1 George B. McClellan
Operator:	New York City Fire Department
Laid down:	1904
Status:	In reserve
Notes:	Predecessor:
General characteristics
Capacity:	7,000 gpm

The George B. McClellan was a fireboat operated by the FDNY from 1904 to 1954. She was designed by Harry deBerkley Parsons, as were other FDNY fireboats built at the time.

The capacity of the George B. McClellan's pumps was 7,000 gallons per minute.

The George B. McClellan was wrecked by an explosion, in 1954. Another fireboat, the John D. McKean, was named after an engineer who died when he stayed at his post on the George B. McClellan when she exploded.

The George B. McClellan was named after the current Mayor of New York City, the son of the Civil War General.

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