US Navy Compound Marine Engine
A small marine engine probably designed for coastal craft and built for the US Navy.
5 3/4″ + 12″ x 8″ compound cylinders.
“Type M”
Engine No. 1546 – built 1918.
With brass lagging. Some loose components as shown.
Appears to be in nice original condition.
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