1909 Merryweather fire engine; 1982.62.8
Name/Title
1909 Merryweather fire engine
1909 Merryweather fire engine
About this object
This fire engine is considered to be the second oldest motorised fire engine in the world. The Science Museum in London has a similar engine dating from 1904. This vehicle served with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Sydney, before being brought to New Zealand in 1969 by a private individual.
This fire engine is considered to be the second oldest motorised fire engine in the world. The Science Museum in London has a similar engine dating from 1904. This vehicle served with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Sydney, before being brought to New Zealand in 1969 by a private individual.
Object Type
Fire engine
Fire engine
Object number
1982.62.8
1982.62.8
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