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Launching London Fire Brigade fireboat Massey Shaw
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Launching London Fire Brigade fireboat Massey Shaw
The Massey Shaw was built in 1935 on the Isle of Wight. It was fitted out with its powerful Merryweather pumps in Greenwich, SE London. The fireboat was built to a special design that would allow her to navigate all of the bridges along the River Thames at any state of the tide. The fireboat was named after the first Chief Fire Officer of Londons Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Captain Eyre Massey Shaw
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This striking photograph captures the moment of the launching of the London Fire Brigade's fireboat, Massey Shaw, on the banks of the River Thames in London, England, in 1935. The Massey Shaw was built on the Isle of Wight and then transported to Greenwich for fitting out with its powerful Merryweather pumps. Designed to a special specifications, this fireboat was unique in its ability to navigate all of the bridges along the River Thames at any state of the tide. Named after the first Chief Fire Officer of London's Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Captain Eyre Massey Shaw, the fireboat was a vital addition to the brigade's fleet of appliances. The launching ceremony marked the beginning of the Massey Shaw's service in protecting the city from fires on the River Thames. With her impressive design and powerful pumps, the Massey Shaw was a formidable vessel, ready to respond to any emergency. This photograph is a testament to the important role that fireboats play in firefighting on the River Thames and the London Fire Brigade's commitment to ensuring the safety of the city.
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