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Proud History

Photo Courtesy
Roy Attaway

Photo Courtesy
Al Trojanowicz

Engines

In 1931 Harvey was built with five gasoline engines. These were replaced with five 600 horsepower diesels in 1957.

These current engines are Fairbanks - Morse opposed piston Model 38F5¼ which consist of 8 cylinders with 16 pistons.

These five main engines provide the power for both propulsion and pumping.

The complex engine room also contains a large array of auxiliary equipment including two independent diesel-generator sets and powerful air compressors.

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The Story of
John J. Harvey

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