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Joseph Medill

Joseph Medill
Another visit to the retired fire boat the Joseph Medill.

articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-09-08/news/8603060908_1_...

Joseph Medill

Former Chicago fire-boat resting in a shipyard in Escanaba, Michigan. Intended to be sunk as an artificial reef and diving destination, but later condemned for such use by the potential contaminants still found on board.

The book "Great Chicago Fires" gives a detailed account of the Joseph Medill's participation in fighting the McCormick building fire in 1967.

Former Chicago Fire Department (Engine #37)
Fire Boat Joseph Medill
Built 1946
Dimmensions 92' x 23'
Built By: Bay Ship Building Sturgeon Bay, WI

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 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
Stupéfiant !!
11 years ago.
 Indycaver (Norm)
Indycaver (Norm) club
Thanks! :-)
11 years ago.
 Indycaver (Norm)
Indycaver (Norm) club
Thanks Mitch!
11 years ago.
 Christel Ehretsmann
Christel Ehretsmann club
"burning bright ! "
11 years ago.
 Indycaver (Norm)
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Thanks Christel! :-)
11 years ago.

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