The instrument panel tells the story of engine performance. A screw thrown through your bottom will fill up your lazarette in short order. E. L. COCHRANE, Don't forget to pick it up when your boat gets underway. PT boats crews were also known to be rather informal or even at times "undisciplined", but their ferocity in the face of danger was much respected despite their frequent lack of seriousness. Nevertheless, the first PT boats used in the Pacific War were directly related to MacArthur as they evacuated personnel out of the Philippine Islands, including MacArthur and his family. 4. This will form a little lip or gutter and will take all your wash water over the stern. 4. Docked beyond the PT boats are USS POTOMAC (AG-25) and CUYAHOGA (AG-26). ** Cartoon Removed From Web Version By Editor. They've fired the imaginations of boaters young and old for decades. Depth Charges.-Though seldom used, they are always good passengers to have along. 19. The boats can fit inside the well deck of LHD, LPD and LSD class amphibious warfare ships. Made famous by Kennedy's PT109 service in WWII, these boats were high powered (3 Packard V12's !) Have a compass to find your way if you are in the jungle or adrift in a raft. Think of yourself and your shipmates. Allies armies.- Dust, dirt, fibers, and even hair may cause your gun to jam. The scratching irritation is terrific and the raw sores created by scratching are excellent entry spots for other foreign bacteria causing serious complications. If so equipped and you fall off over the side you have a variety of signalling gear with which to attract attention to your plight and your position. It is a dry, clean spot and accommodates much ammunition. The waters were rough that night (a member of the PT-41 crew remembered the night's sail was "a combination of bucking bronco and wallowing tub"), which significantly slowed the boats. A bit of advice about the cook. Games. PT Boats at War: World War II to Vietnam. He's likely to be temperamental and have his moods. These checks cannot be made from the engine-room hatch. Friedman, Norman. In this context it is not surprising that there are cartoons and text with depictions of Imperial Japanese forces that are offensive in today's context. If you have any irritation, growth, or pain go to sick bay. I have been working on the PT Boaters MIA/KIA list and I have located and/or Identified what happened to them. If your magazines have been in use a long time, it is wise to pull out a few rounds before loading, but be sure you still have on the full tension. Higgins PT boats were sent to Russia and Britain at the start of WW2 before the United States became directly involved. Osceola WI: MBI Publishing Co., 1999. 3. Make use of them. A rocket round when assembled is self-propulsive, and if accidentally ignited will attain its full velocity and the fuse will arm in less than one second. Below decks is accessible through several other hatches. For more information on PT boats, you may want to consult these titles: Bulkley, Robert J., Jr.At Close Quarters: PT Boats in the United States Navy. It cuts off the chart-house lights whenever the cockpit hatch is opened, provided that the proper chartroom switch has been thrown. 8. Stuffing rags and clothes in them will make them useless, especially in the engine room. The fantail is the best place for this, but do not use the ammunition boxes as scrub boards. Knowing how to start the engines and generator is another all-around job for everyone. SAN DIEGO (AP) _ Patrick Henry McMahon, the wounded sailor whom John F. Kennedy towed to safety after a Japanese warship crushed their PT boat during World War II, has died of natural causes. A knife should always be carried on your person. The Higgins boats which were built by Higgins Industries in New Orleans, Louisiana, were 78-foot boats of thePT 71class. Towing rigs have saved boats and men many times in the combat areas. Square away your finances before you go away. It will be your friend only if you know your boat. Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. Description: USA Navy Officers and sailors with clothes, objects and guns. PT Boat Crew Accommodation Three officers and 14 enlisted members can fit on a PT boat. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1987. Boats from Ron 22 participated in the Invasion of Elba on June 18, 1944, where PT-305 sank a German Flak lighter. Don't get into the raft. Another thing, you will want to keep your boat's sides clean of lye stain. This precaution will give the last few rounds in your magazine an extra push and will prevent jamming. A safety plug is secured to the side of the firing panel by a safety chain. When tanks, engines, or other equipment are removed and the boat skeleton is exposed, look for signs of weakness; look also for dry rot, the ogre of all wooden vessels in poorly ventilated compartments. Ask a few vets. But this distinction runs into shoal water with such things as PT boats, whichdespite the namewere organized and used much like ships. . Flashlight. 12. 9. This provides insight into how PT Boats where used. The valve should be closed when not under way. The PT-305 is the world's only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat in operation today. Keep plenty of slack in all mooring lines. Such an accident is well to discuss here for it is in fact "abandoning ship", though involuntarily. If you lack a towing bridle the sampson post will suffice. Washington: Brassey's, 1998. and attacked shipping and protected our ships during the war. These PT boats were armed with four .50 calibre machineguns and four torpedo tubes. Destroyers 137 Arctic(AF7 . PT Boats: Knights of the Sea. 'Your Navy Mask Mk. Fire-fighting equipment on the boat itself should always be supplemented by an I. C. E. pump from the beach. In preparing a "fully ready" torpedo for firing, the following steps must be taken: If the launching gear fails, but the torpedo starts we have what is known as a "hot run on deck." Keep it on your web belt for going over the side and have it full of water. A good length of hose is also invaluable. Then you will know in times of action how to put tension on a magazine and how to blind load. tracer. Remove the ogre and replace with new wood and plenty of wood preservative. Please report any typos, or particularly annoying layout issues with the Mail Feedback Form for correction. The prime point to remember is load the shells at the proper angle- nose canted downward. 1. And if you see gasoline around another boat, don't just sit around waiting to see things pop-find one of the boat officers and tell him about it. Lt. (jg) John F. Kennedy, USNR, was in command when PT-109 was rammed by a Japanese destroyer and sunk. With accommodations for 3 officers and 14 men, the crew varied from 12 to 14. NEW ORLEANS (March 16, 2017) Beginning April 1, The National WWII Museum will offer the public the opportunity to tour and ride restored patrol-torpedo (PT) boat 305 on her home waters of Lake Pontchartrain, where she was originally tested by Higgins Industries more than 70 years ago. They are lightweight equipment and not designed to be used as dinghies. Rather touch it with a lighted cigarette or a drop of iodine or alcohol. Swimming is great exercise and there are zones prescribed for it. Have a screw driver handy with which to do your poking around. If you do not, you will be walking on a mass of sores which often break out on the soles of the feet. Another distinction is that the time fuse is ignited more easily with a match than the Prima Cord. One of the most famous Elco boats was Lieutenant (jg) John F. Kennedy's PT-109, which was of an unique configuration; the PT boat the future President of the United States commanded carried a 37-mm single shot anti-tank gun on the fore deck, making his PT boat more so a gunboat than a torpedo boat. Day Room.-A large place which can accommodate four bunks easily, and another sack set up in the center temporarily. box. Don't rub off the blue tint. Off the coasts of Africa, Italy and France, the crew fights against the constant bombardment by German forces as the seas become a deadly battleground. German Machine Gun Soldier Crew 1/35 Scale Plastic Model Military Figure Kit $13.50 $10.40 SALE 23% Off Tamiya # tam35184 Add To Cart Wish List Also, if a vessel has a permanent crew with a commanding officer assigned, it is more than likely a ship. They will, only if you have done your drills so that you can do everything automatically. The officer in charge should give the general course (South or NE, or W, etc. Ballard contends the wreck is intact under the sand, except for a gash in her side. Our planes use it extensively. The story of Kennedy and PT-59 begins on the morning of August 2, 1943, in the Solomon Islands, when PT-109. I'm looking for sources for crewmen for my 1/24 sclae PT Boat. This versatility has gained for it an important part in the fleet. If this tube is cool while the engine is running it is probable that your fuel pump seal is leaking. Study them. Thick, heavy coats will blister and crack. Link Transmit as little as possible to expedite traffic, to reduce confusion, and to avoid enemy interception and RDF tracking. PT-10 Class (Elco): Displacement: 33 tons Length: 70' Beam: 19'11" Draft: 4' Speed: 39 knots Armament: 4 21" Mk VII torpedoes; 2x2 .50-cal Browning M2 mg Complement: 17 Packard liquid-cooled engines (3); 1,200 hp No. Version 3.00. Demolition outfits should be on each boat. PT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. Correspondence courses are open to you in almost any subject that interests you. 1. Ammunition must be clean and well covered. Transmissions over VHF have gone 400 to 500 miles beyond the horizon. Keep oil at the proper level in the recuperating cylinder-use only U. S. Army Spec. ptboatguru@gmail.com Higgins 78' Boat Schnellboot latest detail - see latest news page PT boats did more than just carry torpedoes and young men into battle during World War II. Engine operating instructions are covered in the "Packard Operating Manual" and the "Packard 4M-2500 Marine Engine Construction Operation and Servicing Manual." 8. Torpedo Director: Can be used as a pelorus for taking relative bearings as well as for its primary use. Many of the smaller boats were eventually removed from combat roles and used as utility vessels (also known as small boats). Careless handling of these guns has caused many tragedies. This precaution is particularly applicable with a 20-mm gun. Take care of it. Have insurance and will squared away. 4. I found a site for Ron 11 and their boats. 6. Website with searchable ship database about warships, passenger liners, merchant ships, photo galleries, technical details, stories, news and much more. Stow your mask in a dry place away from excessive heat. This will differ with every boat. Thick vegetation, seaweed, lines and submerged trees may tangle one man up. Its ultraviolet rays served to illuminate the phosphorous letters and numerals on the instrument panel. 7. Keep loose gear-such as oil cans-clear of rudders and steering gear. HTML tags are not allowed. "A taut ship is a happy ship," but there is no ship that will become "untaut" quicker than a PT if you neglect her. The three boats spread out to make a picket line across the strait. Some of them carried depth charges or mine racks. It will not protect you from smoke or carbon monoxide, or any oxygen-deficient area. Serving in the Pacific during the War, she returned to serve at a Sacramento air base at . Stow your phones and mikes in a dry place. 7. So you see it's really very important, for it contributes to the living comforts which are all too few in the Area. This space is also a good spot in which to stow canned goods and your spare anchor, as well as spare soap and toilet tissue. 30-Cal. C. Peter Chen of Lava Development, LLC. Check cables and plugs occasionally for corrosion. Try it on-make the proper adjustments for a good fit. Stow it carefully, well lubricated and in a watertight box. You may be able to sneak up on a Jap barge but don't try it with one of Uncle Sammie's Dreadnaughts. You have the best equipment available. Particularly important is the hatch between lazarette and engine room. PT Boat Size The PT boat ranged in size. Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. 3. Although more 80-foot Elco boats were built than any other type of motor torpedo boat, other types were built by the U. S. The British-designed 70-foot Vosper boats which were built for Lend Lease fired 18-inch torpedoes. Everyone should know where the important switches are, such as for the radio, galley, refrigerator, main feed, etc. Don't keep rockets aboard your boat while the boat is tied up at the dock for repairs. This is not only dangerous from the standpoint of giving away your position to the enemy, but the torpedo will throw its turbines through the afterbody shell. How they start is not quite evident. With this knowledge should come the confidence that you with your boat can outgun, outmaneuver, outrun, outfight, any comparable enemy and often a much larger enemy. You may never need it, but when you do-brother, you need it badly. 7. In particular, stay well clear of river deltas. The Elco boats were the largest in size of the three types of PT boats built for U.S. use during World War II. See, feel, and think about every piece of equipment on the boat. [Includes useful appendixes. (Personal Safety) Remember it's the simple, common-sense things that are important. Model without base too. magazine with no tension on it. The Lux Hand trigger-release extinguisher can be used several times without loss from leakage. A wet, soggy jacket will bring you to the bottom instead of to the top. Garbage disposal appears to be a simple procedure on a PT but there are rules. The importance of knowing the difference is too obvious to explain here. Strip your guns regularly, exercise the springs, and make other routine checks. Drewitch was injured on June 30, 1943 when a depth charge was dislodged and came through the deck landing on the bunk above him. Emphasis is placed on items which will add to your safety, cleanliness, comfort, and well-being. In firing, the lock frame must be fully forward. Keep it in good shape. Kowal and Drawdy were injured on July 19, 1943 by a Japanese aircraft attack. He may leave his "stinger" in you. Lacking replacement, use plexiglass cut from chart house ports. 16. If any unusual growths or barnacles or "animals" are found report it to sick bay. Remarkably vivid descriptions of how, where, and when to enjoy such feasts are given in confidential publications available to you. Also everybody has clothes to wash. Flow of gas must cease before you disconnect grounding wires. You may earn high-school and college credits through this medium. Learn the connections and valves. Practice all operations, especially cocking and loading, in the dark or with your eyes closed. When fired, rockets produce a large blast effect to the rear. We have not attempted to correct any errors found in the original document. 6 shirts. After every possible effort to save your boat has failed, your first duty is to complete your destruction bill. Rides are offered only on Saturday with limited availability. Get one for your boat. Jungle sores or ulcers are as dirty and uncomfortable as they sound. 5. It's wise to make a complete circuit inspection of the boat, just prior to getting underway, checking for fenders, buckets, hoses, clothes, and lines that will foul the screws. It is probably the only one you will ever have. Wooden-hulled, 80 feet long with a 20-foot, 8-inch beam, the Elco PT boats had three 12-cylinder Packard gasoline engines generating a total of 4,500 horsepower for a designed speed of 41. Thank you. It can be very embarrassing. If a vessel is manned only part of the time (when it is in actual use), it is probably a boat. Fresh water tanks should be inspected. Gas Mask.-Every man in the forward areas is issued a gas mask. ww2dbaseHiggins built 199 PT boats for the US Navy immediately before and during WW2. Know your enemy and your friends. Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). When at anchor the bullnose will keep the bow of the boat facing the wind and at all times it will keep the lines from chafing against the side of the boat. It is preferable to use your ram rod first with both guns. The dampness, sweating, and spray keep their feet continuously wet and without air. I have also been working on assembling who was on what PT Boat crew list. Lieutenant Kennedy rendezvoused his boat with two others, PT 162 and PT 169. Speed losses up to 15 knots have been reported as a result of foul bottoms. PT 109 was one of the boats left behind. There is a whole new world of fantastic beauty open to you a few feet below the water's surface. Its features of speed and knockout power have been ballyhooed in the press, not without reason. Ear plugs are helpful in preventing fungus infection. Nelson, Curtis L.Hunters in the Shallows: A History of the PT Boat. THE BUREAU OF SHIPS Precaution must be taken in clearing a 20-mm. When disassembling, keep each gun and its parts together rather than tossing them into a common stock pile. Each man on board will be responsible for certain kinds of gear to haul along. Swim only in water approved by the sanitation officer or medical officer. Your refrigerator pump and motor need servicing. T.P.-13, About Clean Oil You never know when your enunciators will go haywire. Oil for cleaning can be either 2110 or 2190. Dress it and do not go swimming. Charging the gun is dangerous for normally the projectile will pull free from the casing. Straining fenders and lines secured to them will rip them off easily. The primer end of the shell must be snug against the magazine-push them aft. T.P.-8, Pointers on Damage Control Water on any naval vessel is valuable. Plot courses well clear of navigational dangers. They must be kept in a ready-to-go condition and placed on the fuel dock completely set up. United States Army General Douglas MacArthur and an Army observation party transferred from motor torpedo boat PT-192 to the cruiser USS Nashville off Cape Cretin, New Guinea to observe the landings at Aitape and Hollandia, New Guinea three days later. When not in use should be carefully folded and stowed in a dark cool place. They were first developed in the early 1900s as a way to deliver torpedoes against larger surface vessels without risking losing ships of heavier displacement. It is the joy and comfort of every boat in off-patrol hours. Give a Jap station enough transmissions and a shore battery will be laying a shell in your cockpit. This is important knowledge for everyone on the boat. Although they were the smallest US combat vessels of the war, they were among the most famous and most interesting. Rub her down and speed her up. 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