    Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Tangye, Birmingham Date: 1890 - Description: 12hp Stationary kerosene engine. Weighs 2&1/2 tons. Originally thought to be from Navarre River, near Lake St. Clair. Once belonged to Otto Harbach. Used in mining and was pulled by bullocks or horses. This engine was troublesome to operate as it used kerosene fuel. Probably the first internal combustion engine made by the Tangye factory. Format: Realia Object: measuring cups Titles: Tangye Stationary Kerosene Engine Subjects: mining machines; mining Institution: Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum Object number: GSM_00006 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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