Gauge

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Gauge

Entry/Object ID

2005.036.005

Description

Engine gauge. Atlas-Imperial Engine Company, Oakland California, Jas P. Marsh & Co. Chicago. bronze housing, silver metal dial, glass cover. air pressure gauge for diesel engine. The engines required air pressure to shift from forward to reverse. An air compressor furnished air to a reservoir tank. Air pressure will shut down when the pressure reached a predetermined point. Boat, Ship.