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Commonwealth Government Marine Engine Works, Port Melbourne
Commonwealth Government Marine Engine Works, Port Melbourne

Commonwealth Government Marine Engine Works, Port Melbourne

Australian, founded 1943
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BiographyThe Commonwealth Government Marine Engine Works, Bain St., Port Melbourne, was set up in 1943 to build marine steam engines up to 5,000 hp. Diesel engine production began in 1945 or 1949. The engines built were English Doxfords under licence.
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