Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). Have a compass to find your way if you are in the jungle or adrift in a raft. Study them. Loose projectiles can be fired, but they will be short on range and lacking in accuracy. See, feel, and know the operation, maintenance, and purpose of every piece of equipment on the boat. The gun is easily maintained. Gas can come at any time-any place-from any direction--listen and be warned -Be Ready. TECHNICAL PUBLICATION NO. The models have a circular, elliptical base or other shape (depends on the model). 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. PT 109was one of the hundreds of motor torpedo boats (PT) of thePT 103class completed between 1942 and 1945 by Elco Naval Division of Electric Boat Company at Bayonne, New Jersey. 4. Website with searchable ship database about warships, passenger liners, merchant ships, photo galleries, technical details, stories, news and much more. Swimming and fishing over the stern are great pastimes. Hence, the many fingerprints often found there. 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. It can have single or double barrels operation. Waterproof watch. After expending all his "fish" and ammunition, he ran down the narrow alley of the enemy convoy and had the Japs lobbing shells at each other. Jamming by the enemy is certainly to be expected, so be prepared for it. The patrol boat is armed with two remotely controlled and stabilised MK-38 Mod2 25mm machine gun systems, small arms mounts and six crew-served 50-calibre machine guns. Maybe you can prove to the boys that Sheboygan is on the map. Performance curves prove the books are right. 8. Victory Edition. 5. However, the release valve on your large portable extinguishers is not so reliable. In temperate zones and especially in the Tropics any food particles left about will attract insects and bugs. More pointers: Keep your clothes on and especially your shoes. From captured Japanese documents, it is clear that our glasses are better than theirs. Nelson, Curtis L.Hunters in the Shallows: A History of the PT Boat. Dirt from the cockpit has often clogged this drain. This disease appears generally on the feet (between the toes) at first. 2. These boats are of the PT 9-19 series. By the end of World War II, 399 Elco PTs had been built. You must watch her if you want to keep her taut. It is desirable that the rack be exercised and inspected by competent personnel weekly. It is preferable to use your ram rod first with both guns. 5. Keep it clean; and dry it out every day. Don't keep rockets aboard your boat while the boat is tied up at the dock for repairs. Another thing, you will want to keep your boat's sides clean of lye stain. PT boats were the perfect weapons to act in the role of barge busters. 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. 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. ww2dbaseHiggins built 199 PT boats for the US Navy immediately before and during WW2. It will be your friend only if you know your boat. Every rule and precaution set up by the Navy usually has been originated because of some tragedy in the past. So also on a PT which is often based on an island with no fresh-water supply. A mask will increase your swimming pleasure 100 percent. The puncturing of your gas tanks is not usually the cause for explosion. Transmission security for both radios is greatly enhanced by the use of follow-the leader tactics, basic formations, and courses established before leaving the base, and prearranged rendezvous points and times if the boats get separated. Know your enemy and your friends. All three men served under Kennedy later on the PT-59. Refueling is perhaps the most dangerous operation and consequently has the most rules: 1. Of plywood and mahogany construction, a PT is light yet strong, lightly armored yet strongly armed. The instrument panel tells the story of engine performance. Rubber plugs are also very helpful for jagged holes in the stacks, exhaust manifolds, and other lines carrying water, oil, and gasoline. It is the only war to clear a jam, and to get the gun set to fire again. 12 handkerchiefs. Crew's Quarters.-This will be your home. (Pot-bellied RR guys in overalls, civilians in suits, RR work crews, etc.) X in the Solomons effectively scared a Jap destroyer that was bearing down on a PT by using a depth charge. 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. This precaution will give the last few rounds in your magazine an extra push and will prevent jamming. Malaria is the chief threat to your health not only in the area but in later life. Under heavy going a minor weakness may develop into major damage. Prevent it by wearing ear plugs and by drying out your ears completely after coming out. 6. I have been working on these since the mid 1970's.If anyone needs any info I may be able to help you. Have the correct recognition equipment in perfect condition and at hand. C. Peter Chen of Lava Development, LLC. Observe the no smoking rules. Kill your ignorance at every opportunity. Once the sealing cap is ruptured, the valve cannot be closed tightly enough to hold unexpended gas. One last word about combat. Don't forget, a cold drain tube is usually the best indication of a leaking fuel pump seal. Auxiliary Ships 63 Anderson (DD411). Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1987. Books on geography are surprisingly interesting. Don't let them wear down or overheat. The guns must fire when you want them. Small pocket compass (with magnifying glass if possible). It is wise to always have your publications in a weighted canvas bag or sack and throw them off. Its features of speed and knockout power have been ballyhooed in the press, not without reason. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. 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. 10. Engineers should do this instinctively, but often other rates must start the engines. A PT is different from any other man-of-war in that every man aboard must know his boat from stern to stem. If a hot run cannot be stopped, run to the bow of the boat. Gasoline fumes may be anywhere in the boat. Some of them carried depth charges or mine racks. 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. Swiss files and chisels or any similar small tools are a great help in smoothing out souvenirs. The bulk of the PT boats built were 78 or 80 feet long (Figure 5). They were from 78 to 80 ft. 2. Before going over the side be sure you have all necessary gear lashed inside the life-rafts. 9. It will probably make them worse. Don't forget to look under the lower deck plates. The rockets when disassembled are a very dangerous fire hazard. 8. Version 3.00. It cuts off the chart-house lights whenever the cockpit hatch is opened, provided that the proper chartroom switch has been thrown. To combat moisture from spray, watertight overhead and bulkheads cannot be allowed to wear or leak. Sneakers and moccasins. This gun may be operated by an officer or gunner on the bridge. Four very serious PT boat fires directly attributable to improperly handled gasoline have recently occurred, so geez, fellows, try to be careful 'cause it's no fun to be spread all over the earth with that gal back in Fall River awaitin'. A safety plug is secured to the side of the firing panel by a safety chain. PT Boats: Knights of the Sea. You may have a slow number and not know by just looking at her. Keep your paint thinned down. Rather touch it with a lighted cigarette or a drop of iodine or alcohol. Of course, there are better ways of feasting on Japs than that but before you can set yourself down to one of those exciting and pleasurable repasts you have to know the "etiquette" of such a banquet. 5. Patrol torpedo boats were fast, heavily armed ships used for cutting enemy supply lines. PT Boat Characteristics 1. ! Wear white socks and air your feet often. William I. Adelman, USNR, the second officer, was missing; 11 men were wounded, including two Army Officers who were passengers on the 323." Taken from the book "At Close Quarters" PT Boats in the United States Navy by Captain Robert J. Bulkley, Jr. Instead, pull back on the handle again and try to clear the jam that way. Also, if a vessel has a permanent crew with a commanding officer assigned, it is more than likely a ship. Keep clean by washing with fresh sanitary water and soap. Bullnose.-The bullnose is used to run your lines through when at anchor, moored alongside another boat, or when moored alongside a dock. 12. Band aids are always helpful. 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. 1st Officer - Sometimes known as Chief Officer or Chief Mate is second in command to the Captain and manages all the deck crew including the Bosun, Deckhand and any second or third officers. The ride lasts approximately 90 minutes. Too many men have been killed and injured because of this hazard. For valuable aids in operation and on your equipment see MTB Communication Manual, 1944. Aside from the usual preparation and care of a 20-mm., the following are helpful hints: 1. A PT looks very peculiar without a charthouse. The galley stove with all its attachments and source of power must be known by everyone. ! T.P.-16, Take Care of Your Ship's Salvage Equipment, Copyright 2013, Maritime Park Association. The goal of this Very much like fire, your PT can be your best friend or worst enemy. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. 5. 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. Cracks in paint around structural members will show movement. It is the first step in killing the enemy. The camouflage scheme is an one-off 'design' apparently applied by her crew. PT Boat Crew Accommodation Three officers and 14 enlisted members can fit on a PT boat. With accommodations for 3 officers and 14 men, the crew varied from 12 to 14. Inspect the pipe carefully, especially after your boat has been in commission over 8 months. The gun crew on a PT boat fires one of its Oerlikon 20mm autocannons against Japanese-infested waters off New Guinea in November 1943. Friedman, Norman. Make use of the knowledge that will save you much pain and sleep. For example, a split bulkhead can be strengthened by battens; joints can be stiffened by setting up on bolts or rivets. The tools are more accessible and the bulkheads below decks will be much cleaner. 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 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. Lava's technical capabilities. Understand the operation of the rack and also the remote firing circuits. The torpedoman should know his torpedo and launching gear thoroughly; but do not depend on him alone. On August 8, 1943 departs Rendova PT Boat Base under the command of William "Bud" Liebenow to rescue the surviving crew of PT-109 from Nauro Island to Rendova. Keep your manifold gauges running equally. Most important, have a painter (small line secured from the bow of the raft to the PT). Your dividers are to pick off distances with and not to prick holes in the charts. If you follow this procedure you may save an eventual major job by a base force. Don't stuff clothes or rags in the vents. T.P.-8, Pointers on Damage Control "PT" is the US hull classification symbol for "Patrol Torpedo". Fire-fighting equipment on the boat itself should always be supplemented by an I. C. E. pump from the beach. The Japs complain and admit in official correspondence that we saw them long before they saw us, chiefly because we have the better glasses. 1. Oil for cleaning can be either 2110 or 2190. Remember that a PT is exposed to moisture from both the sea and the atmosphere. See special note from Garth. Melville doesn't want to have for its motto, "Our Graduates are spread all over the earth" so here's how you can help. Prevention is the best advice. These PT boats were armed with four .50 calibre machineguns and four torpedo tubes. Games will help to pass the hours. He said: ww2dbaseHowever, his counterparts at Washington, DC, United States did not agree. I found a site for Ron 11 and their boats. Submarines 161 Alabama (BB8). The Higgins boats which were built by Higgins Industries in New Orleans, Louisiana, were 78-foot boats of thePT 71class. It is best to stick together, however, for in numbers there is greater safety. Dry them out and put on dry footwear. Paint the towing eye or ring to prevent corrosion and rust. This creates a hail of shrapnel on the deck which travels with bullet like force. PT boats, which were designed to intercept ships of larger classes, were armed with torpedoes, cannons . The listing that follows is not complete but it does give a good basis for packing your sea bag, though not all the gear listed is essential. So you see it's really very important, for it contributes to the living comforts which are all too few in the Area. Another distinction is that the time fuse is ignited more easily with a match than the Prima Cord. The following is set down in order to emphasize several essential points and matters in the procedure known as "Abandoning Ship". Likewise, the loader should keep the magazine as full as possible so that weight will be evenly distributed and the gun will be fed steadily. 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. Through the Mindoro Strait, with a brief stop at Cuyo Islands west of Panay, and a near run-in with a Japanese cruiser west of Negros, PT-41 and accompanying PT boats delivered MacArthur and his family to Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands. OCLC 830202. Boat and Crew Stats: - Out of 531 PT Boats that were in service during World War II, a total of 26 were lost because of enemy action. They were powered by three fuel-guzzling 12-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engines built by Packard, rated at 1,200 brake horsepower each. How they start is not quite evident. Once used they should be refilled as soon as possible even though only one tenth of the bottle was used. Other signal devices can be stowed here. 2. Please report any typos, or particularly annoying layout issues with the Mail Feedback Form for correction. Detail Specifications For Building Motor Torpedo Boats, 1944. Learn all the charthouse jobs of the other rates. Know how to start a torpedo manually and how to stop it, and know the tools and their location so that you can lay hands on them immediately. want to. It is to be expected that they are aware of our approximate frequencies. Under normal wind and sea conditions and on a hard mud or sand bottom, a scope of seven times the depth of the water will be adequate. Elco boat PT-41, commanded by Lieutenant John D. Bulkeley of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three, took them off of the island bastion of Corregidor. Practice your signalling (semaphore and blinker). So keep him in good humor by mess cooking without griping and helping him get supplies. Keep binoculars in good shape. Leigh Stow your mask in a dry place away from excessive heat. site is two fold. If a vessel is manned only part of the time (when it is in actual use), it is probably a boat. 'Your Navy Mask Mk. The fantail is the best place for this, but do not use the ammunition boxes as scrub boards. It will not protect you from smoke or carbon monoxide, or any oxygen-deficient area. 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. Mr.. Great attention must be paid to gas leaks both inside and outside of the engine. Know where your CO2 release valves are. Keep the rounds disassembled whenever possible. Upon landfall, MacArthur promised to recommend every man of the Torpedo Squadron Three Silver Star awards; Bulkeley eventually had a greater award, a Medal of Honor, for successfully completing the mission through Japanese waters. Check your allotments. 7. Squadron Sailing Ships 1 Allegheny (AT19), formerly the Huron. Just as the gunners use the forecastle for most of their work, the engineers stick to the fantail with theirs. 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. Its ultraviolet rays served to illuminate the phosphorous letters and numerals on the instrument panel. director of photography (as Robert L. Surtees) Film Editing by Folmar Blangsted Art Direction by Wood paid a visit to the newly restored PT-305 in New Orleans to learn about what goes into making, and remaking, a PT boat, but got a bit more than he . 2. Torpedo Tools: Keep these tools in plain view and within reach of the torpedoes. Everything must be in perfect operating order. You cannot use flashlights on deck in the Area. Remember, maintenance is much easier than overhaul and repair! Don't clutter up the beaches near your anchorage with tin cans. The story of Kennedy and PT-59 begins on the morning of August 2, 1943, in the Solomon Islands, when PT-109. The boats can fit inside the well deck of LHD, LPD and LSD class amphibious warfare ships. Wikipedia Length: 79 Construction started: March 4, 1942 Launched: June 20, 1942 The Elco boats were the largest in size of the three types of PT boats built for U.S. use during World War II. Rockets.-Rockets are coming into use more and more each day. The seventh MTB of the PT-103 class, her keel was laid 4 March 1942, she was launched on 20 June, and delivered to the Navy on 10 July 1942 to be fitted out in the New York Naval Shipyard in Brooklyn. Motor Torpedo Boats, Tactical Orders and Doctrine, 1942. 1. Hang it in an up-side down position. This precaution is particularly applicable with a 20-mm gun. ** Cartoon Removed From Web Version By Editor. You may be carrying an aquarium around and not know it except that your boat will be slow and loggy. The PT Boat Forum & Other World War II Small Combatants / Message Board. In 1943 in the Solomons, three of these 77-foot PT boats,PT 59,PT 60andPT 61,were even converted into gunboats by stripping the boat of all original armament except for the two twin .50 caliber gun mounts, and then adding two 40mm guns and four more twin .50 caliber machine guns. First, it is aiming to offer interesting These projectiles are very sensitive. Vice Admiral, USN Make each engine do its equal share of work. Dead Lights.-Are the ports which give light below decks and cannot be opened. 4. Knowing how to start the engines and generator is another all-around job for everyone. Learn something. Huckins was but a small manufacturer, and built only 18 examples for use in rear areas only, such as the Panama Canal Zone. Fresh water tanks should be inspected. Later nicknamed "Old . Hogwash people. Don't rub off the blue tint. Since the U.S. produced the heavier and longer 21-inch torpedoes, the U.S. Navy wanted a larger PT boat. ww2dbaseIn Bulkeley's words, the PT boats were made "to roar in, let fly a Sunday punch, and then get the hell out, zigging to dodge the shells." Shaving gear and toilet articles. The Higgins boats had the same beam, full load displacement, engine, generators, shaft horsepower, trial speed, armament, and crew accommodations as the 80-foot Elco boats. The popular belief was that a small number of boats would blaze in with high speed, launch their torpedoes to destroy enemy capital ship with all guns pumping, and make their escape against the backdrop of the enemy cruiser in an fiery inferno. You are burning out the clutch throw-out collar. USS Amberjack (SS 522) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Amberjack (SS 522). The Navy maxim, "Keep It Clean", is not just for appearance's sake, but more important, for safety's sake. Band aids. 1943 WWII P Boat Restored. Ear fungus is perhaps the most prevalent malady contracted from swimming. Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. Early Elco boats had two 20mm guns, four .50-caliber machine guns, and two or four 21-inch torpedo tubes. Grease your wire rope and shackles. All parts of the Flux Gate Compass must be insured against disturbance and moisture. The object of TP-9 "Know Your PT Boat" is to bring information and hints to acquaint new PT personnel with the ships on which they are to serve. She's seen here as she appeared while she operated in the Philippines in 1944/45. Panel Cover: A square piece of canvas which can be neatly rolled over the instruments to protect them from water and sunlight. Check your frequencies often and calibrate properly. 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. Ammunition must be clean and well covered. T.P.-4, Get Your Bearings Straight Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 PT boat DescriptionPT-109 was a PT boat last commanded by Lieutenant, junior grade John F. Kennedy, in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Whooping along at 2500 rpm when there is no need for it is slap happy operation. Have your life jacket on, have attached in some manner, a small flashlight waterproofed with rubber sheaths, whistle, a mirror, and your 45-caliber pistol strapped on loaded with a clip of 45-caliber tracer. Transmit as little as possible to expedite traffic, to reduce confusion, and to avoid enemy interception and RDF tracking. To keep meat, your refrigerator must be in top shape. It is possible, though, for both to be disabled at the same time and both must evacuate. It will then probably drop or squirm off. Engines, like men, need air. Treat all sores and scratches (especially coral scratches) immediately with iodine or mercurochrome or alcohol. Toe Rail.-Is used for securing fenders and cargo net. 1. 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. 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. The PT boat squadrons were nicknamed "the mosquito fleet". WW2DB site administrators reserve the right to moderate, censor, and/or remove any comment. Fountain pens are difficult to get these days. T.P.-13, About Clean Oil PT-class Motor Torpedo Boat Interactive Map, PT-class Motor Torpedo Boat Operational Timeline. The generator is a luxury as well as a necessity. That is, destroy all confidential gear beyond recognition and other gear beyond repair. A PT can and has taken on everything from canoes to battleships. Later, floatplane bombs bracketed another PT boat and sent the 109 skittering away in frantic evasive maneuvers. Dust, dirt, fibers, and even hair may cause your gun to jam. Take a sounding before dropping the hook (anchor). Every man is assigned a station and given responsibility for certain gear. American PT Boats in World War II: A Pictorial History. 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. A well-painted deck usually will keep it dry. Do not follow through with the charging handle or try to push it back to "in battery" position. Have a screw driver handy with which to do your poking around. Everyone should know how to stop a HOT RUN. Guard against the loss of your garbage can. Don't be careless. When assembled and lying about and ignited, the results would probably be tragic. She saw service in World War II . Remember your mask is issued only for protection against war gases. They are most uncomfortable and can lead to serious impairment of hearing, breathing, sight, and manual dexterity. It is a dry, clean spot and accommodates much ammunition. The galley pump is the most used and abused pump aboard. Many gunners think the bulkheads are "pay chits". After it is issued to you, keep your own life jacket. Your refrigerator can make ice cream, ice cubes, and frozen delights (especially good is frozen fruit cup). You have plans of your boat on board which will show the fastenings. Oceangoing tug. Particularly important is the hatch between lazarette and engine room. Make it a practice to note any unusual movement of bulkheads, gussets, or stringers. So, keep them handy and ready. A long-handled, stiff-bristled brush will do the job. Port bow. Rather it is the gas fumes that erupt from around the hole in your tank which are dangerous. Practice all operations, especially cocking and loading, in the dark or with your eyes closed. The squadron acted as a diversionary force in Gulf Juan, and as an anti-E-boat screen in the Nice-Cannes area. The first enemy you will encounter, is ignorance-your ignorance about PTs. Cockpit Gun.-The "pea shooter" is a very light gun carrying a great amount of tracer ammunition. Sampson Post.-Is indispensable in anchoring. Through this web site I will endeavor to provide up-to-date research on things like camouflage schemes and armament packages and the like. How to fight a PT is a great study. 4. Have on hand some wooden plugs for stopping up bullet and shrapnel holes. Maybe if you knew that "Ace" Eddie Rickenbacker greased and fitted every shell before he ever fired, you would begin to look on your gun, drills, and routine checks as your best friends. Above all, understand the difference between the "time fuse" and "instantaneous fuse". 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. Should rocket launchers be installed on your boat, you will be equipped with a firing panel for firing the rockets. Put one in your life jacket. Keep them clean, dry, and safe. It is not reliable at all times. A list can be made out from the following, but first let us go through the whole procedure. (3d print model).- USA Officers and soldiers models on a pose mode.- Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. Some served off Normandy during that invasion. Next, this PT Boat operated from Dreger Harbor (Dregerhaffen), Mios Woendi, Morotai, Zamboanga and Tawi Tawi. 12 pairs each of black and white socks. Below decks is accessible through several other hatches. **. Observe inspection periods and procedures. 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