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NFS (London Region) narrow boat fitted with fire pumps
There were 18 river fire stations along the length of the River Thames during WW2. They were used to accommodate the crews on a 24 hour standby to operate the fireboats. In addition the three permanent London Fire Brigade fireboats, including the Massey Shaw, other fireboats and craft were brought into service. Here narrow boats (known locally in London as monkey boats) were equipped with trailer pumps in order to access, and provide water supplies from, the canals that ran north of the River Thames
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1942 Barge Barges Craft Fireboat Fireboats Fitted Monkey Narrow Pumps Region Firefighting Narrowboat Narrowboats
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Print of a NFS (London Region) narrow boat fitted with fire pumps. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the London Fire Brigade's boat during World War II. With eighteen river fire stations along the River Thames, these boats were essential for the crews' 24-hour standby, ready to operate and protect the city from potential fires on the water. Our high-quality Metal Prints are printed on a durable aluminum sheet, ensuring vibrant colors and a sleek, modern look that will add character to any room. Preserve this fascinating piece of maritime and firefighting history with our Metal Print.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a narrow boat from the National Fire Service (NFS) London Region, fitted with fire pumps, moored along the River Thames during World War II. The London Fire Brigade played a crucial role in protecting the city from fire threats during this period, with 18 river fire stations established along the length of the Thames. In addition to the three permanent fireboats, other craft, including narrow boats like this one, were brought into service. Known locally as 'monkey boats,' these narrow craft were equipped with trailer pumps to access and provide water supplies from the canals that ran north of the River Thames. The NFS and London Fire Brigade worked in close collaboration to ensure a constant 24-hour standby, ready to respond to any fire emergency. This image, taken in 1942, offers a glimpse into the wartime firefighting efforts on the River Thames and its connected waterways. The 1940s were a critical period in the history of firefighting in London, with innovative solutions like the use of narrow boats with fire pumps demonstrating the adaptability and resourcefulness of the fire services during times of conflict.
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