Taconite (port)
| Model: | 6HM1021 |
|---|---|
| Serial: | 11462 |
| Bore: | 10" |
| Stroke: | 13" |
| Cylinders: | 6 |
| Horsepower: | 220 |
| RPM: | 350 |
| Current Owner: | Taconite Classic Yacht Charters |
| Current Location: | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Current Condition: | Operational |
Engine History
The classic yacht Taconite was commissioned in 1930 by Bill Boeing, founder of a small airplane company in Seattle. The yacht was originally powered by Winton diesels, but was repowered a year later by these twin Atlas-Imperial diesel engines.