Mystic in Stonington in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Atlas

Built: 1941

— Oakland, CA, by the Atlas Engine Company —

Atlas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023

1. Atlas Marker

Inscription.
This large, green diesel marine engine weighs 7.5 tons and was appropriately named after the Greek god who was strong enough to carry the world on his back. It is a direct drive engine with planetary reversing gear, which means that it is able to reverse the load without changing the direction of rotation of the engine. This type of diesel engine uses compressed air to start. The air enters the cylinders, turning the shaft, and after several rotations, diesel fuel is injected into the cylinders and the engine starts running.

This Atlas was discovered in a field and restored before being acquired by the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, PA. It was later transferred to Mystic Seaport Museum, where it was again restored by the shipyard engine team.

It is run several times a year for special events, especially the Marine Engine Show traditionally held the third weekend in August here at Mystic Seaport Museum.

Erected by Mystic Seaport Museum. (Marker Number 2012.79.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 21.565′ N, 71° 57.898′ W. Marker is in Stonington, Connecticut, in New

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London County. It is in Mystic. Marker can be reached from Greenmanville Avenue (Connecticut Route 27) north of Isham Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic CT 06355, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wolverine Semi-Diesel Engine (a few steps from this marker); Compound Steam Engine (a few steps from this marker); Shipsaw (a few steps from this marker); Sawmill (a few steps from this marker); Live Oak Log (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); "Hobey's Dock" (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. Atlas 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 37 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.