Name/Title
Engine, InboardEntry/Object ID
1991.022.001.BDescription
Inboard engine, Rolls Royce Merlin
Many believe this is the engine that saved England during WW-II. It was the power that drove the Spitfire fighters. This V-12 aircraft Rolls Royce Merlin, with 1650 HP, was built by Packard under license. Years later Rolls Royce purchased Packard. This is Model V1650-7 out of the Gold Cup race boat, "Miss Canada III", which was winner of the President's Cup in 1939.Collection
Inboard EnginesAcquisition
Accession
1991.022Source or Donor
Morgan, WilliamMade/Created
Manufacturer
Rolls Royce MerlinNotes
Engine: 0.000
Cylinders: 12
HP: 1650Location
Building
*William J. Morgan Building
