Is This Engine the Oldest Existing Relic?
Said to be one of the oldest fire “engines” in this part of the world, this old “hand tub” was presented 169 years ago to the Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Volunteer Fire Department, by King George III of England.
The engine measures about 6 feet in length and 2 1/2 feet in width. The hose, such as it was, bucket and helmet, shown on top of the post, are all made of leather.
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