Atglen PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1997. The loader must get a rhythm in his task and eliminate groping at night. gun in looks and operation. Transmissions over VHF have gone 400 to 500 miles beyond the horizon. Based on a true story, The Rebels Of PT-218 follows the intrepid crew of an American torpedo boat, one of the first to encounter action in the Mediterranean Theater at the height of WWII. With the Allies gaining air superiority during the daylight hours in various theaters, Japanese supply missions in the Pacific and German and Italian supply missions in the Mediterranean gradually shifted to ones that made use of barges in shallow waters. Although the Huckins Yacht Company of Jacksonville, Florida, built a few 78 foot boats of thePT95class, the 80-foot Elco boats and the 78-foot Higgins boats became the standard motor torpedo boats of World War II. Whooping along at 2500 rpm when there is no need for it is slap happy operation. The magnifying glass can be used to start a fire. Three loose lag screws, a heavy strain, and bingo-you've lost a cleat. Always swim in pairs. My Uncle Vernon Arthur Manley was killed on PT 320 in the . When in use, be sure they are not in contact with sharp projections on the deck and protect them from chafing and puncture. PT Boats: Knights of the Sea. Most popular community and official content for the past week. When you have your own boat your GQ Station will be well known to you, so there is no need to rehearse the various positions. Like Commander K. did one night. 16. Its limited range of visibility makes it ideal for night work. Through this web site I will endeavor to provide up-to-date research on things like camouflage schemes and armament packages and the like. You may think the air is clear because you do not hear any transmissions, but, remember, they may be receiving you several hundred miles away where they may be making a strike. It is desirable that the rack be exercised and inspected by competent personnel weekly. Watch out for ticks picked up in the jungle and watch, too, for other lice which might get on your body (especially in the crotch, armpits, and between the toes.) If any unusual growths or barnacles or "animals" are found report it to sick bay. It's usually allowed to hang over the side to soak out. Learn your recognition procedure cold. Leaky rudder post packing can let in quantities of water. Get one for your boat. Keep the rounds disassembled whenever possible. Learn something. The following is set down in order to emphasize several essential points and matters in the procedure known as "Abandoning Ship". T.P.-15, Pointers on Fire Fighting Others, more fortunate, will be seen limping around. Gas Mask.-Every man in the forward areas is issued a gas mask. An extra seabag may be used to send home excess gear or souvenirs. 7. Much of this destruction took place at PT Base 17 at Samar, Philippine Islands, near Bobon Point. You are burning out the clutch throw-out collar. Be sure to check website at www.savetheptboatinc.com. Do not follow through with the charging handle or try to push it back to "in battery" position. First, it is aiming to offer interesting So don't gripe if the galley must be secured to give the needed juice to the radio equipment. This precaution for safety is too obvious to be explained. Here are the first five rules when you are handing over a gun or tearing it down: The old saying, "Fire is a good servant, but a bad master," applies well to PTs whose wood and gasoline are wonderful ingredients for a roaring fire. The loader should continuously tell the gunner how many rounds he has left so that the gunner can keep his eyes glued to the target. Motor Torpedo Boats, Tactical Orders and Doctrine, 1942. Stow in it the suggested signaling gear. per ft., thus 50 feet of safety fuse gives you about 25 minutes to get away. Washington: Naval Historical Division, 1962. ! Link PT 9-19 series Title: Navy PT Boats of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Two Caption: Departing the Washington Navy Yard DC circa December 1940 or January 1941. The U-shaped connection should be facing up and the safety catch must be on the outboard side. If you cannot get the projectile out in a few seconds, secure the gun for about 5 minutes. 17. The bulk of the PT boats built were 78 or 80 feet long (Figure 5). Kennedy's actions to save his surviving crew after the sinking of PT-109 made him a war hero. Have insurance and will squared away. Knowledge is valuable, and acquiring it will make time go faster. If it is impossible to get your boat off a reef, it should be blown to bits. In addition to the balsa raft, each boat is equipped with two 7-man 'lubber rafts which are ideal for abandoning ship. The Lux Hand trigger-release extinguisher can be used several times without loss from leakage. For an object lesson, go into a sick bay in the Area and see the poor blokes that failed to observe the rules. The best watch straps are canvas (no metal parts). A good length of hose is also invaluable. Later nicknamed "Old . Is there a internet based source for Pt crew rosters? Keep clear and use your ram rod. It is rare to have fresh meat and when issued it comes in 100-pound quantities. Loose projectiles can be fired, but they will be short on range and lacking in accuracy. Don't slam the shifting lever in and out. Think of yourself and your shipmates. More pointers: Keep your clothes on and especially your shoes. Another distinction is that the time fuse is ignited more easily with a match than the Prima Cord. The prime rule is: "Don't give up the ship." Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). It is a magnetic compass and must be free of disturbances and loose gear such as guns and engine parts. They may be sucking your blood and injecting a disease into you for hours unless you inspect your body for them. Strong springs should be kept in your feed pawls. Once an extinguisher's seal is broken it should not be trusted for future use. During the long Solomons campaign, they operated usefully at night and times of low visibility against Japanese barge traffic in the "Slot." Cockpit Seat: Just abaft the wheel, is ideal for the footsore. ARMAMENT.-Treated in the GQ Drill Section. Fire prevention is easily observed on the boats. Also, if a vessel has a permanent crew with a commanding officer assigned, it is more than likely a ship. 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. US Navy PT Boat Lists The "Mosquito Boats" of WWII These lists, generously provided by Steve Laroe, detail the famous PT Boats of the WWII era. Cockroach races are swell to watch but not when the race course is your bread box. Oil and paint cans have been known to jam the steering at critical moments. A tick or sucker should not be yanked off. It is wise to always have your publications in a weighted canvas bag or sack and throw them off. Its full-load displacement was 56 tons. - 60,000-64,000 men were said to have served on PT Boats. Dead Lights.-Are the ports which give light below decks and cannot be opened. These accidents may be avoided by frequent dropping of dummy torpedoes from the racks, exercising of the racks with exercising cables which are being provided by the Bureau of Ordnance, and vigilant inspection and lubrication of all moving parts of the rack. Fresh water tanks should be inspected. A screw thrown through your bottom will fill up your lazarette in short order. Before going over the side be sure you have all necessary gear lashed inside the life-rafts. For example, the engineer of PT boat 191 that was badly hit by Japanese aircraft, received the Navy Cross for fixing the damaged engine, preventing fire, and saving the lives of injured crew members, all while still under Japanese fire. The unexpended CO2 will leak away. PT boats did more than just carry torpedoes and young men into battle during World War II. CO2 Release: For the Lux fire-extinguishing system. A steady push or pull will lengthen the life of the reverse gear and save you work. USS Amberjack (SS 522) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Amberjack (SS 522). It is never safe to attempt the stopping of a hot deck run. A song session is always welcome under a South Sea moon. 9, "Give me a fast ship, for I intend to go into harm's way. You will probably be out of the States a good many months. The officer in charge should give the general course (South or NE, or W, etc. In firing, the lock frame must be fully forward. He may leave his "stinger" in you. 8. You have the best equipment available. OCLC 830202. To know what is expected of PTs and what you will be doing with them, do not fail to gain all the dope that's necessary to the operation of your boat. Sailing Ships 1 Allegheny (AT19), formerly the Huron. Knowing how to start the engines and generator is another all-around job for everyone. Everyone wears a jacket on patrol. Salt water corrodes the cases and moisture can make your primers useless. Oil for cleaning can be either 2110 or 2190. Note, too, any splits you may see in any part of the boat's structure and call them to the attention of your boat officer. 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 knots. Know your alternate frequencies and when to use them. Out of the companies that built prototypes for review, the Electric Launch Corporation ("Elco", a division of the Electric Boat Company), Higgins Industries, and Huckins Yacht Company won contracts, with Elco receiving the largest share of the overall contract. Know where your CO2 release valves are. This incident may strike you as funny but other cases of ignorance have proven fatal. Keep binoculars in good shape. T.P.-3, Pointers on Steam Systems and Their Auxiliaries Made of two-inch thick planks of mahogany, these boats were 80 feet long, 20 feet 8 inches wide, and displaced 56 tons of water. It is preferable to use your ram rod first with both guns. But first comes some necessary dope concerning those drills that always seem so dull. ptboatguru@gmail.com Higgins 78' Boat Schnellboot latest detail - see latest news page . One of the most important features here is the auxiliary steering apparatus. Study them. Pumps are difficult to get. 7. Swimming is great exercise and there are zones prescribed for it. 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. Squadron Life on a PT boat during wartime could be perilous, and with a small crew of 14 to 17 men under one's command, leading by example and being willing to take . Gas vapor is what you have to fear most. The crew of the 109 also found themselves on patrol in and around the remote islands serving as lookouts for the larger more formidable Japanese destroyers and cruisers that may attempt to attack US warships or US Marines on beach heads in the New Georgia-Rendova area. This PT-728 vessel is a fully restored Patrol Torpedo Boat from World War II and one of only 12 remaining PT boats in the world - a real treasure for any serious history collector. Keep close watch on your gas lines. However, this text was captured by optical character recognition and then encoded for the Web which has added new errors we wish to correct. 20-mm. The crew had always said (from day one) that she was cut in half, the pilot of that PBY reported half of an upturned boat on a reef, Evans reported wreckage on a reef that was approximately 40 feet in length (1/2 of 80 feet). PT 109 (1963) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Leslie H. Martinson Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by David Buttolph William Lava Cinematography by Robert Surtees . Stow your mask in a dry place away from excessive heat. Hence the necessity for a good freeze or reefer. Lockers: For stowage of MP (Multi-Purpose) light, blinker gun, and batteries (dry cells). Don't be like one boot who ducked down inside his "armored" turret during an attack and then later when he discovered that the turret was made of 3/4" plywood he fainted. Make yours the best. Version 3.00. Drewitch was injured on June 30, 1943 when a depth charge was dislodged and came through the deck landing on the bunk above him. Waterproof it. Keep plenty of slack in all mooring lines. "No Smoking Signs" always remind you that you need a smoke very much. PT Boats at War: World War II to Vietnam. Each man on board will be responsible for certain kinds of gear to haul along. Extra watch straps. The Japanese were initially cautious when operating in waters with known PT boat presence, which disrupted Japanese supply runs to key contested battlefields such as Guadalcanal, but as soon as they realized that American torpedoes were often defective, PT boats lost their effectiveness as a weapon, but they acted as effective deterrents nevertheless. The galley stove with all its attachments and source of power must be known by everyone. You'll learn to count on "cookie. 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. Ammunition must be clean and well covered. Diving masks can give great pleasure. Now don't get scared. Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. A PT can and has taken on everything from canoes to battleships. Electrolysis will eat holes in the pipe carrying salt water to the head. A PT galley is much more than that. They finally cleared the minefield by 9.15pm. A highly sought-after type of crew, they will straddle the skills for both captaining the boat and ensuring engineering issues are dealt with whilst at sea. Don't stuff clothes or rags in the vents. The tendency is for the gasoline to accumulate around the hull, particularly the mufflers. Don't full load the gun until signal is given. 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. It should be stowed below when not on patrol. Both AP and HE have tracer. Originally Posted by RCBoater. No. 3. It is a tricky operation and should be done speedily and with ease, especially in the dark. ww2dbaseBefore the war, at the Philippine Islands, General Douglas MacArthur was an advocate of PT boats. Fountain pens are difficult to get these days. Get the feel of the lead line at night and be able to yell out the soundings loud and clear. 4. A 37-mm. In temperate zones and especially in the Tropics any food particles left about will attract insects and bugs. Shaving gear and toilet articles. 5. But this distinction runs into shoal water with such things as PT boats, whichdespite the namewere organized and used much like ships. Hoagland, Edward D.The Sea Hawks: With the PT Boats at War. Small pocket compass (with magnifying glass if possible). Test fire each batch of ammunition. Gasoline fumes may be anywhere in the boat. Although they were the smallest US combat vessels of the war, they were among the most famous and most interesting. Have a drip pan properly placed or the meat juices will leak into the bilges and in a week you'll be accused of carrying a dead Jap around in your bilges. Every man is assigned a station and given responsibility for certain gear. Dust, dirt, fibers, and even hair may cause your gun to jam. OCLC 16093618. 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. The PT boats in Ron 27 carried out multiple missions, saw a lot of action, and suffered casualties. 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. ! All visitor submitted comments are opinions of those making the submissions and do not reflect views of WW2DB. Unnecessary PT transmissions must not clutter up communications of a vital operating aircraft squadron. Shooting down enemy planes has been one of the most satisfying tasks. "Tulagi rot" is another nonmedical name for this ailment. ww2dbaseAt the end of WW2, of the 531 patrol torpedo boats built, only 69 were lost, including losses to enemy fire, storms, accidents, friendly fire, or simply being worn out. For example, a split bulkhead can be strengthened by battens; joints can be stiffened by setting up on bolts or rivets. Engines, like men, need air. Aside from the usual preparation and care of a 20-mm., the following are helpful hints: 1. 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. 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. 4 20-mm antiaircraft gun mounts. (jg.) ww2dbaseThe Elco boats were the largest in size of the three types of PT boats built immediately before and during WW2, totaling 385 boats. All comment submissions will become the property of WW2DB. Take care of the one you have. It will be unusual for you to go out on patrol alone. USA Officers and soldiers models on a pose mode. The boat on hearing or seeing the noise or flashes will immediately reverse course and pick you up. List of all US PT Boats PT Boat Losses PT Boat Bases PT Boat Specs PT Boat Squadrons Once used they should be refilled as soon as possible even though only one tenth of the bottle was used. Song books are good. The same with your "fish" ("torpedoes", to the landlubber), the smoke-screen generator, and the depth charges. A PT operates chiefly at night and any kind of illumination of deck is taboo. The charts can be wrong in their location of reefs. Check all intelligence dope before you go out on patrol. shells. Cold fresh water in a lake or mountain stream looks wonderful, but it may be harmful. Know your recognition procedure. Stay in the boat's wake and in the same spot, if possible, and start whistling and firing your tracer. There is usually one self-bailer on every watertight bulkhead. This is a plastic model kit of a 1/35 Scale Set of WWII German Front-Line Infantymen made by Tamiya. It is best to stick together, however, for in numbers there is greater safety. 6. Get your instructions. In either case, the training of the Higgins boat crew and the capabilities of their PT boats could mean the difference between life and death in a matter of minutes (as recounted in the dire JF Kennedy situation with this PT-109 ELCO boat). Dress it and do not go swimming. Patch cracks and ruptures in the fabric promptly. magazine with no tension on it. Keep your paint thinned down. Don't forget to pick it up when your boat gets underway. Friedman, Norman. Gun.-This gun is so powerful that it has earned the name "cannon." To combat moisture from spray, watertight overhead and bulkheads cannot be allowed to wear or leak. Flashlights are always useful. and attacked shipping and protected our ships during the war. These boats earned a fearsome reputation among the Japanese, who called them "devil boats." Have the first-aid kit topside or on the dock where you can get to it. There is one case on record where they had to sweep up the pieces of what once had been a bee-utiful PT because some lunkhead started his engines while floating in the middle of that 100 octane stuff. 2. Wash your clothes frequently. If so, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Accidents can and do happen. Some PTs later received rocket launchers. 14. The belt in the magazine should not be drum tight but neither should it be visibly slack. It means PT Doctrine-the "red hot" dope about the boats for Y-O-U from those who know. If you lack a towing bridle the sampson post will suffice. Men living ashore should keep their mosquito netting tucked under the mattress. After the fall of the Philippine Islands, they continued to play important roles in the Pacific War, and were the centerpieces of a propaganda campaign. It's like Emily Post in Reversia, or courtesy turned inside out. Books on geography are surprisingly interesting. Watch the gasoline, oil and water temperatures, and pressures. OTHER CREW MEMBERS - Which PT Boat unknown I believe the following personnel took part in the rescue mission. If wrench tight, the hand lever may jam. Learn the connections and valves. 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. Panel Cover: A square piece of canvas which can be neatly rolled over the instruments to protect them from water and sunlight. 2-36D. Please report any typos, or particularly annoying layout issues with the Mail Feedback Form for correction. The safety plug must be removed from the firing panel and in the possession of the person carrying out loading or unloading operations.-This is probably the most important safety precaution to observe and must be strictly adhered to at all times. Small Arms.-Will be in your gunnery locker. For the most part, the PT Boats did not return fire and in the end, PT-353 and PT-121 both burned and sank with 8 men killed, 14 wounded, and 13 rescued. You will learn to depend on it. With accommodations for 3 officers and 14 men, the crew varied from 12 to 14. This will differ with every boat. The engines as well as the engineer need plenty of air. Cheap canvas luggage (will not rot or mildew as rapidly as leather and is lighter). Ear fungus is perhaps the most prevalent malady contracted from swimming. When PTs operate in sight of land, special care must be taken in VHF transmission. See special note from Garth. Instead, these unarmored boats typically approached enemy ships in relative quietness to conceal their approaches, launch torpedoes while hoping the torpedo wakes would not be detected, and escape in high speed only if the targets were hit and the resulting flames illuminated their position. T.P.-16, Take Care of Your Ship's Salvage Equipment, Copyright 2013, Maritime Park Association. PT 373 Crew 1945 From the early months of 1945 through the Japanese surrender in August of that year, PT Squadron (Ron) 27 was very busy in the South Pacific. Study our planes and ships and those of the enemy. From 1957 to 1993, the former Oyster Bay served in the Italian Navy as the special forces tender Pietro Cavezzale . So do not depend on the term "line-of-sight" transmissions. tracer. Some are strung up like cripples and covered from head to foot with violet paint. 9. All equipment should be run at least 15 minutes a day. 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. Fantail.-Here is a section of the boat that is multi-purpose. Too many men have been killed and injured because of this hazard. He needs help at meal time. Maps. The boats can fit inside the well deck of LHD, LPD and LSD class amphibious warfare ships. The PT-305 is the world's only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat in operation today. Kelley also added he'd like included former members of the original crew, any other former PT boat crew members and those who worked on it. Your dividers are to pick off distances with and not to prick holes in the charts. If it jams, Charge It, Charge It! The PT boat squadrons were nicknamed "the mosquito fleet". ww2dbaseSources: American Caesar, United States Navy Naval Historical Center, US Patrol Torpedo Boats, Wikipedia. Black Dog 1/72 PT Boat (Patrol Torpedo) USN Crew Sailors WWII #2 (4 Figs) T72144 Opens in a new window or tab Brand New $20.97 Was: Previous Price$29.95 30% off Buy It Now Free shipping 9 watchers Sponsored Black Dog 1/72 PT Boat (Patrol Torpedo) USN Crew Sailors WWII #1 (4 Figs) T72143 Opens in a new window or tab Brand New $20.97 2. The operation of self-bailers is very simple. When one lets down, one of the others has to take added strain and eventually weakens. Use your plans for minor repairs by ship's force. Sure, it's a big word and it means plenty. PT Boats is dedicated to a small group of little known but perhaps some of the most daring naval combatants of World War II: the torpedo boat crews. However, the release valve on your large portable extinguishers is not so reliable. want to. Auxiliary Ships 63 Anderson (DD411). Shoestrings. Navato, CA: Presidio Press, 1999. A lot of time, money and effort has been expended on these books. Also it covers the glass which glares in the moonlight. Copyright 2004-2023 Lava Development, LLC., all rights reserved, PT-class Motor Torpedo Boat Photo Gallery, See all 81 photographs of PT-class Motor Torpedo Boat, American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964, Electric Launch Corporation, Bayonne, New Jersey, United States, Three 12-cylinder liquid-cooled Packard gasoline engines rated at 1,200bhp each, 1x20mm Oerlikon cannon at stern, 2x12.7mm twin M2 or 2x7.6mm Lewis machine guns on rotating turrets, 2x or 4x21in torpedo tubes, Mark 8 torpedoes, Specifications reflect dimensions of the most popular model built by Elco, other models of other makes were also available. Their officers and men mixing more frequently than those of the "steel navy", and they were known as excellent scavengers and thieves who were capable of taking whatever they could find to bolster their supplies and armament. You can make no excuses to the Japs for a jammed 50, a weak drive spring, or a 20-mm. 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