Ruston Engine ( By The Beach ) - Isle Of Wight.

The Rusted Ruston.
A very sorry sight, but one that has interested me for over 20 years..
Most probably placed here somewhen before 1918
I have both read and had it suggested to me that this was used to pump sea water for saltwater baths to a nearby abode.
If anyone has any more info they can add, please be kind enough to add it in a comment below.
(Ruston Engines like this can be seen working elsewhere on UA-cam. ) :-)

[@darreni8686]

Looks like that has had an unrecoverable accident before it was left to rot ! The cylinder jacket has fractured off and that hole in the piston is definitely not oem !
We run a very similar engine at Blackgang Chine which also came from the Island in Freshwater, the actual engine weighs around 3 ton and has a 36HP @ 330RPM output ! I've uploaded a video of our one at Blackgang !

[@ISLEOFWIGHTARCHIVE]

nice to see this , again , a rusty ruston engine

[@MrWightHD]

Originally a seawater pump for the Priory Bay Hotel swimming pool. Some years ago the inlet pipe was visible on the beach

[@jenkodiesel5768]

I'd say ''30's to mid '40's. Unusual pump also.

[@shopdog831]

smashed by teenagers after it was abandoned more likely. it was a beautify made engine once. but some things are better left where they lie good find mate.