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HOSE CO. 8.
ENGINE C0.8.
81. Atlantic Engine Co., House on Harrison St.,
Providence, R.I.
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1200
POST CARD
55 Eddy St., Providence, R. I.
NOSNIJTIM
First Size American Piston Engine built in 1896.
Diameter of Pumps, 512 in., Steam Cylinders, 9 in.;
Stroke, 8 in. Drawn by three horses, is fitted with
rubber tires and weighs, ready for service, 8,940 lbs.
In service at Station 4 from May 30, 1896, to Feb. 1,
1899, when it was removed to Station 8.
Combination Wagon built as Hose-Wagon in 1892,
and changed to a Combination Wagon in 1899.
Drawn by two horses, and is fitted with rubber tires
and roller-bearing axles. Carries 800 ft. of 242-in.
Hose and 200 ft. of 34-in. Hose. Is equipped with
one 30-gal. Tank and weighs, ready for service,
4,250 lbs. Placed in service as a Hose-Wagon July 1,
1892; as a Combination Wagon, Nov. 26, 1899.
Company consists of 1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 5 Hosemen,
1 Engine-Man, 1 Asst. Engine-Man, 1 Engine-Driver,
and 1 Hose-Driver.
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