Union two cylinder marine engine

Object/Artifact

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Heritage Acres

Name/Title

Union two cylinder marine engine

Description

Union two cylinder marine engine (12 HP), Circa 1925.

Context

Union Gas Engine Company was formed in 1892. It was the first successful maker of marine gasoline engines in the U.S. The company was based in San Francisco. After developing their first diesel engine in the early 1920's they became the Union Diesel Engine Company. They remained in business until the 1970's.