Engine, Inboard

Object/Artifact

Antique Boat Museum

Delco Marine Generator

Name/Title

Engine, Inboard

Entry/Object ID

1989.037

Description

Delco Marine Generator Manufactured by Delco-Light Company, Dayton, OH. Circa 1918-1920, the single cylinder, 32 volt generator gave a complete electric light and power service, independent of the main engines. It was advertised, "the upkeep cost is less than that of kerosene lamps." In 1921 prices were $295 and up. The generator was removed from the houseboat "Amaryllis" by George Inglehart in 1982.

Collection

Inboard Engines

Acquisition

Accession

1989.037

Source or Donor

Bergen, Peter

Credit Line

I/M Janet Rodier

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Delco-Light Company

Date made

1918 - 1920

Place

Location

Dayton, OH USA

Edition

Model: 32 volt

Notes

Date: 1918-1920 Cylinders: 1

Location

*Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility

*Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building