USCGC Bramble (WLB-392)

United States Coast Guard

Engine Room

Main Engines:  (2) General Motors EMD-645 V-8 Diesels

Total Shaft Horsepower:  1,200

Bow Thruster:  Fixed Pitch

Fuel Capacity:  29,335 gallons

Water Capacity:  28,741 gallons

The Bramble underwent an extensive overhaul with her Cooper Bessemer engines being rebuilt in September of 1974. 

In 1989 she underwent another major rebuild in Toledo, OH with (2) new General Motors Electromotive Division EMD-645 V-8 diesel engines being installed.

Port side main engine with (2) generators on the far side.                All Photographs by: Keith W. Churill

Two new 200 KW Detroit Diesel ship's service generators were added during this 1989 renovation along with boilers and related plumbing and electrical services.

#2 Ships Service Generator

(1) Main Engine Air Intake

Stern Engine Room Control Panels

All Photographs by: Keith W. Churill