Surface Effect Ship fireboat Defiance from the Tacoma Washington Fire Department. Delivered in 1982 capable of 7000 USGPM@100PSI, twin to SES Fireboat Commencement
It is really an exciting trip that I have done on it in 1991 with my great friend Ralph DECKER after the IFBA Convention in SAN JOSE/SAN FRANCISCO. I remember the great stability and great speed, it was enormous on the PUGET SOUND we really flew above the water, gorgeous. Have a nice day.
Added by M. Jean-Pierre REDON on 26 May 2013.