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Roy Attaway

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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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John J. Harvey

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