NS A superb museum in an area rich with marine engines. Well worth the visit. The Mariner's Museum Newport News, VA Largest International Maritime Museum in America. Home of the Chris-Craft archives. Very significant collection of early boats and engines.
Website has robust searchable database.
Designated by Congress as America's National Maritime Museum. They maintain a Vintage Vessel Registry as a broad database of vintage vessels which is constantly being appended and updated. The repository for many significant collections of plans, photographs, and models. In my opinion, Mystic is the premier US maritime museum, offering exhibits and activities which appeal to families and scholars alike. Here is a direct link to Mystic's Marine Engine information page.