National Historic Landmark

EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat)

Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Listed
June 27, 1996
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000968

About this property

Edward M. Cotter is a fireboat in use by the Buffalo Fire Department at Buffalo, New York, United States. Originally named William S. Grattan, it was built in 1900 by the Crescent Shipyard of Elizabeth Port, New Jersey. Due to age, it was rebuilt in 1953 and renamed Firefighter upon its return to service. The following year it was renamed Edward M. Cotter. Its namesake, Edward Cotter, was a Buffalo firefighter and leader of the local firefighters union who had recently died. Edward M. Cotter is considered to be the oldest active fireboat in the world and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. Along with its firefighting duties, during the winter Edward M. Cotter is used as an icebreaker on Buffalo's rivers. Edward M. Cotter mounts five fire monitors that are capable of pumping 15,000 US gallons per minute. It can often be seen sailing out of its berth and south-west to Lake Erie, returning north through the breakwall and firing its fire monitors.

Location

Buffalo, Erie County, New York
42.87219, -78.87282

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Burning of Buffalo and Black Rock
1813Early Republic
1 mi
Sortie from Fort Erie (Sep 17 1814)
1814Early Republic
3.3 mi

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When was EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) listed on the National Register?

EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1996.

What type of historic resource is EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat)?

EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat)?

The period of significance for EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) is recorded as the industrial era.

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