Engine: Kelvin model K3 diesel engine from MV SETTLER

Maker
Kelvin Diesels Ltd (estab. 1904)
 Production date
1938
1968
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Object detail

Description
The engine was imported by Leo Walsh from the Bergius-Kelvin Company, Scotland in 1938 during the next 55 years was installed in various vessels around Auckland. The engine was installed on the MV SETTLER in 1968 by one of her former owners. The engine powered MV SETTLER (ex IRANUI) until the stranding of the vessel at Tairua, Coromandel at Christmas 1992. The engine was removed from vessel by Eric Burden in 1993 and transported to Greenhithe for rebuilding.
Accession number
1994.125.1
Museum System ID
2394
Collection type
Objects
Classification
Engine, Watercraft
Maker and role
Kelvin Diesels Ltd (estab. 1904): Manufacturer
Media/Materials
Steel: 0 - Whole
Measurements
1820mm x 1500mm x1040mm
Production place and notes
Scotland, Great Britain, Europe
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On display

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