Fireboat John J. Harvey sails in the Hudson River during a public trip around the waters of Manhattan in New York, the United States, Aug. 5, 2012. Built in 1931 and with 130 feet long and 268 gross tons, the boat is among the most powerful fireboats ever in service in New York, capable of pumping up to 18,000 gallons of water per minute. The story of the boat is the subject of countless news articles. She served the FDNY until her retirement in 1994. On September 11, 2001, John J. Harvey was reactivated for rescue work during the 9/11 terrorist attack. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

Fireboat John J. Harvey sails in the Hudson River during a public trip around the waters of Manhattan in New York, the United States, Aug. 5, 2012. Built in 1931 and with 130 feet long and 268 gross tons, the boat is among the most powerful fireboats ever in service in New York, capable of pumping up to 18,000 gallons of water per minute. The story of the boat is the subject of countless news articles. She served the FDNY until her retirement in 1994. On September 11, 2001, John J. Harvey was reactivated for rescue work during the 9/11 terrorist attack. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

Fireboat John J. Harvey waits for tourists before setting sail in the Hudson River during a public trip around the waters of Manhattan in New York, the United States, Aug. 5, 2012. Built in 1931 and with 130 feet long and 268 gross tons, the boat is among the most powerful fireboats ever in service in New York, capable of pumping up to 18,000 gallons of water per minute. The story of the boat is the subject of countless news articles. She served the FDNY until her retirement in 1994. On September 11, 2001, John J. Harvey was reactivated for rescue work during the 9/11 terrorist attack. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

Fireboat John J. Harvey sails in the Hudson River during a public trip around the waters of Manhattan in New York, the United States, Aug. 5, 2012. Built in 1931 and with 130 feet long and 268 gross tons, the boat is among the most powerful fireboats ever in service in New York, capable of pumping up to 18,000 gallons of water per minute. The story of the boat is the subject of countless news articles. She served the FDNY until her retirement in 1994. On September 11, 2001, John J. Harvey was reactivated for rescue work during the 9/11 terrorist attack. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)