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Tuesday, December 4, 1973
Currently, she is taking part in the Fire Prevention Campaign.
For those interested in technical details, the 'Alexander
Grantham' is of 351 gross tons with a draft of 10% feet. Her normal speed
is 11.7 knots with a fuel consumption of 26 gallons of dieseline per hour
when fully loaded.
In addition to an array of fire-fighting equipment, she has a
hydraulic resoue and water tower with a platform which can be raised 60
feet above sea level. A 20-foot motor boat is carried along for use when
the fireboat is anchored offshore for rescue work,
Note to Editore:
Copies of a photograph of the 'Alexander
Grantham' are boxed for collection.
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