Useppa Island Historical Society
| Model: | Y-VA |
|---|---|
| Serial: | 591532 |
| Bore: | 12" |
| Stroke: | 15" |
| Cylinders: | 2 |
| Horsepower: | 80 |
| RPM: | 300 |
| Current Owner: | Useppa Island Historical Society (website) |
| Current Location: | Useppa Island, Florida |
| Current Condition: | Display |
Engine History
The Useppa Island Historica Society owns a two-cylinder Y model Fairbanks-Morse. It was used to provide power to Useppa Island residents before they were connected to the mainland electrical grid.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers recognizes the Useppa engine as a significant example of an "early high-compression, cold-start, full-diesel engine developed in the United States for isolated or rural power generation machinery before widespread electrification was available."