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Universal Marine Engines

Universal Motor Company

664 Universal Drive

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

This company advertised they have been building marine engines since 1898. Eventually they partnered with Norseman Marine. The company was most known for the Atomic 4, a compact four-cylinder motor for inboard applications. A range of models were made for Universal's Aqua-Pak V-Drive. Besides engines for propulsion, they made a range of motors for marine electrical plant applications.

In 1961, Univeral was bought by J. M. Nash Co. of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

More history can be be found here: http://www.shadowmagic3d.com/BlackSwan/5uh.html

1958 Information

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  1958 Universal Motors Article

1960 Information

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  1960 Universal-Norseman Ad

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  1960 Universal Article

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  1960 Universal-Norseman Article

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