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Ephraim Trophy Handtub Pumpoff

The Gerry 5 of Marblehead vs. the Atlantic of Swampscott in a competition to see which antique hand pumped fire engine can shoot the longest stream of water. These are both Hunneman Engines built in 1845 in Boston.

Come and support your hometown; spectators are encouraged to pump.

It's a half an hour of excitement and the chance to see these two lovingly maintained examples of 19th century engineering.

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