The vessel was built by the Whampoa Dockyard in Hong Kong in 1953.
It served as the flagship of the Fire Services Department for 49 years before its retirement in 2002.
The fireboat was transported from the water to its current land-based site using a complex operation involving multi-axle trailers.
The boat is capable of pumping 4,500 gallons of water per minute through its six monitors during active service.
It was named after Sir Alexander Grantham, the 22nd Governor of Hong Kong.
The Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery is a dedicated maritime museum showcasing the decommissioned flagship of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department. Located in Quarry Bay Park, the exhibition is housed within the 38-meter-long vessel itself, which served as a fire-fighting and rescue craft from 1953 to 2002. The gallery preserves the boat's original engine room, wheelhouse, and navigation equipment, offering insight into mid-20th-century marine firefighting technology. Displays include historical photographs, firefighting apparatus, and personal accounts from retired crew members. The vessel was moved and dry-docked in its current location as part of a permanent heritage preservation project. It remains the only dedicated fireboat museum in Hong Kong.
The bow of the ship from the promenade level to capture the full scale of the hull against the harbor backdrop.
Visit during the afternoon when sunlight is best for viewing the boat's exterior details.
Walk the full length of the park promenade afterward to see views across Victoria Harbour.
Wear comfortable footwear as the interior of the ship features metal staircases and tight thresholds.
Do not expect a high-tech interactive experience; the focus is on authentic, static historical preservation.
Closed on Tuesdays, excluding public holidays.
Avoid touching sensitive control panels and maritime instruments; maintain a quiet demeanor in narrow corridors.
