Mystic in Stonington in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Wolverine Semi-Diesel Engine
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
1. Wolverine Semi-Diesel Engine Marker
Built: 1926, Wolverine Motor Works of Bridgeport, CT
8-12" Bore, 12-1/2" Stroke
2128 Cubic Inches (35L)
75 HP @325 RPM
Air start, Burning Wick Ignition
The engine was used to power the Flora, an oyster boat turned pleasure boat, replacing its earlier steam engine. The Flora is seen in the photo above, taken during the annual Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous on the Mystic River, with its deck crowded with people and even an upright piano. When the boat was dismantled in the 2000s, the engine went to a private collector, who later donated it to Mystic Seaport Museum.
To start the engine, a burning wick is inserted into each cylinder to provide the initial ignition.
This ignition is run several times a year for special events, especially the Antique Marine Engine Expo traditionally held the third weekend in August.
Erected by Mystic Seaport Museum. (Marker Number 2017.12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 41° 21.558′ N, 71° 57.896′ W. Marker is in Stonington, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Mystic. Marker is on Greenmanville Avenue north of
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shipsaw (a few steps from this marker); Sawmill (a few steps from this marker); Atlas (a few steps from this marker); Compound Steam Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); Live Oak Log (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandbagger Annie (within shouting distance of this marker); Fish Flake (within shouting distance of this marker); Mast of the Cutter Nebula (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
2. Wolverine Semi-Diesel Engine Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
