magazine with no tension on it. 7. Cockpit Scupper: Do not sweep dirt down this drain. When in use, be sure they are not in contact with sharp projections on the deck and protect them from chafing and puncture. The models have a circular, elliptical base or other shape (depends on the model). Swimming is great exercise and there are zones prescribed for it. Cockpit.-This "flying bridge" is the center of the boat. Watch the gasoline, oil and water temperatures, and pressures. Jamming by the enemy is certainly to be expected, so be prepared for it. 10. Know your recognition procedure. Under heavy going a minor weakness may develop into major damage. The generator is a luxury as well as a necessity. The three boats spread out to make a picket line across the strait. Wearing of life jacket is a natural precaution. The engines as well as the engineer need plenty of air. The galley stove with all its attachments and source of power must be known by everyone. Most popular community and official content for the past week. 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. 8. Recock, if it is not or cannot be pushed fully forward. The latter contains a wealth of information and is well illustrated. Comments.-White socks are essential to foot hygiene. Waterproof it. It is desirable that the rack be exercised and inspected by competent personnel weekly. In reality that type of attacks might had been deployed, but those types of attacks would be rare as high speed attacks would attract too much attention, and even a single near-miss from a destroyer shell would often seriously threaten the integrity of hulls. The PT-305, known as the USS Sudden Jerk, was built in New Orleans by Higgins Industries in 1943. Don't let them wear down or overheat. Know where your CO2 release valves are. Keep your engines clean inside and out. Canopy.-A large canvas, which looks like a sheik's desert abode, covers the forecastle in the manner of a huge tent. Version 3.00. The case may arise where any officer or man aboard will have to fire torpedos and handle them on deck. 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. Dirt from the cockpit has often clogged this drain. Originally Posted by RCBoater. want to. There is a whole new world of fantastic beauty open to you a few feet below the water's surface. 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. They were powered by three fuel-guzzling 12-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engines built by Packard, rated at 1,200 brake horsepower each. Be prepared. ptboatguru@gmail.com Higgins 78' Boat Schnellboot latest detail - see latest news page PT-370 of MTB Squadron 18 on patrol in the Philippines, circa Nov 1944. 1. The goal of this A lot of time, money and effort has been expended on these books. Loaded magazines are easily sprung from the jarring movement of the boat. There have been instances where giant clams have held men below the water for an uncomfortably long time. Ef. Exclusive charters are also available upon request. Ear fungus is perhaps the most prevalent malady contracted from swimming. Test fire each batch of ammunition. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1987. If a vessel is manned only part of the time (when it is in actual use), it is probably a boat. 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. Crew's Quarters.-This will be your home. The loader must get a rhythm in his task and eliminate groping at night. Ballard contends the wreck is intact under the sand, except for a gash in her side. 11. This exercising will limber up the parts and dry them as well. Through this web site I will endeavor to provide up-to-date research on things like camouflage schemes and armament packages and the like. Dead Lights.-Are the ports which give light below decks and cannot be opened. Sneakers are good for coral fishing. "Be Prepared" is not just a Boy Scout motto, it is the watchword of every fighting ship. These demons of the deep can be used against both surface craft and subs. 1. Johnson, Frank D.United States PT Boats of World War II in Action. This creates a hail of shrapnel on the deck which travels with bullet like force. So do not depend on the term "line-of-sight" transmissions. Dry them well-especially between the toes. Swiss files and chisels or any similar small tools are a great help in smoothing out souvenirs. It is a place for work and play. PT Boat Characteristics 1. Allies armies.- You have the best equipment available. This will stop the torpedo immediately. P-40 and Beaufighter aircraft of Royal Australian Air Force 78 Squadron operating out of Kiriwina, Australian Papua misidentified two United States Navy PT Boats in Bangula Bay, New Britain and began multiple strafing runs. Submarines 161 Alabama (BB8). Be sure that prior to any imminent action all magazines are on full tension at 60 pounds. Watertight Hatches.-Hatches must be dogged down. 5. So keep him in good humor by mess cooking without griping and helping him get supplies. Off the coasts of Africa, Italy and France, the crew fights against the constant bombardment by German forces as the seas become a d The best method is to dump garbage overboard at sea, taking care that cans are punctured. The camouflage scheme is an one-off 'design' apparently applied by her crew. Kennedy and the surviving crew members were rescued on August 8, and Kennedy was then sent to Tulagi Island to recover. Surprisingly, 43 PT Boats were lost due to accidents, friendly fire, or sea conditions. Remember your mask is issued only for protection against war gases. Band aids. You will learn to depend on it. It is teeming with minute organisms and slime. Little can be said about them here for security reasons. 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). 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. Herbert Stadler, USNR, the boat captain, was killed; Ens. 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. Vice Admiral, USN I have been working on these since the mid 1970's.If anyone needs any info I may be able to help you. PT-321, an Elco 80-footer of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 21 (MTBRon 21), picking up Japanese survivors in Surigao Strait, Philippines, 25 Oct 1944. Shake and check your blankets before you turn in. 4. Take this advice and value it, for it is the Voice of Experience: 37-mm. (Don't ruin your good watch.) 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. It is a tricky operation and should be done speedily and with ease, especially in the dark. The belt in the magazine should not be drum tight but neither should it be visibly slack. Oil and paint cans have been known to jam the steering at critical moments. If, in emergency, you must use the old-type funnel, be sure that you make a good ground for your hose, funnel, and chamois. Remember that the thumb screws securing the holding cables should be hand tight and not wrench tight. This type of practice, "blind cocking and blind loading" is invaluable. Don't forget to pick it up when your boat gets underway. Don't be careless. Flashlight. Ammunition must be clean and well covered. Prima Cord usually requires a cap to ignite it. Sun glasses. Fantail.-Here is a section of the boat that is multi-purpose. It can and has turned out American, Italian, French, Chinese, and even Japanese cuisine. They are few in number and easily understood. Too many men have been killed and injured because of this hazard. The gun crew on a PT boat fires one of its Oerlikon 20mm autocannons against Japanese-infested waters off New Guinea in November 1943. USA Officers and soldiers models on a pose mode. If she's slimy to the touch she needs a scrubbing. 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. PT-370 was a 70-foot Canadian boat and only four such boats were built. If you have any irritation, growth, or pain go to sick bay. 15. Fungus infections are very prevalent in the Area. Gun.-This gun is so powerful that it has earned the name "cannon." Hogwash people. 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. Give a Jap station enough transmissions and a shore battery will be laying a shell in your cockpit. When one lets down, one of the others has to take added strain and eventually weakens. Keep it on your web belt for going over the side and have it full of water. So, whether the enemy be within reach on or under the sea, on the land, or in the air, a PT will attack. Destroyers 137 Arctic(AF7 . In case of puncture or suspicion of damage to a cell, have it inspected and repaired within 72 hours by a competent repairman. Keep these tight. 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 four strong men of your boat's structure are rivets, bolts, screws, and glue-and don't let anyone kid you about the glue-it's strong. When disassembling, keep each gun and its parts together rather than tossing them into a common stock pile. Please refrain from using strong language. But to be proud of it you must know what it is made of and what it can do. T.P.-6, Pointers on Shipboard Ventilation 3. Note, however, that taking up on fastenings must be done all at once-in one session-and when waterborne. In particular, stay well clear of river deltas. Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. 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. Only through them can you know your engine room. Index: Pictures of United States Navy Ships 1775-1941 Index by Ship Name AA1 (SS52), renamed T1. Don't forget, a cold drain tube is usually the best indication of a leaking fuel pump seal. The Japanese called them "Devil Boats". Gasoline and gasoline vapors can flow to any part of the boat through the bilges. ww2dbasePT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. T.P.-15, Pointers on Fire Fighting Some are strung up like cripples and covered from head to foot with violet paint. The secret of keeping healthy in the tropics is primarily, be clean! Flashlights are always useful. 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. 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. Although they were the smallest US combat vessels of the war, they were among the most famous and most interesting. Athlete's foot is the usual ailment. Your rocket launching and electrical equipment require even greater care than the other equipment aboard-watch over it and keep it in readiness for that big moment. Carry a couple. Knowledge is valuable, and acquiring it will make time go faster. Torpedo Director: Can be used as a pelorus for taking relative bearings as well as for its primary use. 1. Don't stuff clothes or rags in the vents. Prisoners can be secured to it, thus making the forecastle an ideal brig. This article refers to the entire PT-class; it is not about an individual vessel. 8. Port stern quarter, underway. A steady push or pull will lengthen the life of the reverse gear and save you work. 2. You will do most of your own laundry, so get a Kiyi brush. Square away your finances before you go away. 5. Don't let the weather get in. Pound for pound, the deadliest boats of World War II weren't the carriers or the legendary battleships, they were the humble patrol torpedo boats. These checks cannot be made from the engine-room hatch. Do not overwork your boat by useless jockeying. So everyone must be on the alert for* fumes. Prevent it by wearing ear plugs and by drying out your ears completely after coming out. Water on any naval vessel is valuable. Before going over the side be sure you have all necessary gear lashed inside the life-rafts. Torpedo Tools: Keep these tools in plain view and within reach of the torpedoes. 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. One captured Japanese soldier's diary described their fear of PT boats by describing them as "the monster that roars, flaps it wings, and shoots torpedoes in all directions". For inquiries about military records for members of the World War II armed forces, please see our FAQ. Cheap canvas luggage (will not rot or mildew as rapidly as leather and is lighter). PT Doctrine, unlike others, is seldom dry-nothing connected with PTs is dry for long. This provides insight into how PT Boats where used. Many boats received ad-hoc refits at advanced bases, mounting such light guns as Army Air Forces 37mm aircraft guns and even Japanese 23mm guns. 3. 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. 8. 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 . 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. and useful information about WW2. If checking cell's interior through the inspection door-, 2. It is very much like a 50-cal. T.P.-16, Take Care of Your Ship's Salvage Equipment, Copyright 2013, Maritime Park Association. For the Naval Institute reprints see OCLC 10036394, OCLC 10036390, OCLC 10036385 and OCLC 11099658. Maintain them for the one important purpose for which they are issued-Life Saving. PT boats operated mainly at night for two reasons: The best watch straps are canvas (no metal parts). Keep those guns in shape by learning your drills and routines now. This will prevent the raft from drifting away. This will hold no great danger while the engine is running; but when the engine is secured, gas will seep into the crankcase which may cause explosion and fire when you next start the engine. After experimentation, the first PT boat built in any quantity was the 77-foot type built by Elco. 4 trousers (dungarees, etc.). Kowal and Drawdy were injured on July 19, 1943 by a Japanese aircraft attack. It aids you in night vision. shells. 12. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. "Tulagi rot" is another nonmedical name for this ailment. Toe Rail.-Is used for securing fenders and cargo net. Everyone should know where the important switches are, such as for the radio, galley, refrigerator, main feed, etc. 4. Fresh water tanks should be inspected. Everyone should know how to stop a HOT RUN. Stow in it the suggested signaling gear. 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. The only heat on PT boats came from the stoves located in the galley, which was a small alcove off the crew's quarters. Malaria is the chief threat to your health not only in the area but in later life. Above all, remember to have your generator running and galley switch "on", when the stove is operated. If you cannot get the projectile out in a few seconds, secure the gun for about 5 minutes. T.P.-14, Pointers on Safe Shipbuilding and Repair You may have a slow number and not know by just looking at her. However, there are now available "chlorination kits" which purify the water without leaving that chlorine taste. PT-305 ("Half Hitch","Barfly", "USS Sudden Jerk") is a Higgins 78-foot (24 m) boat, assigned during the war to RON22, and saw action against the Germans in the Mediterranean Sea. He was 82. T.P.-10, Shallow Water Diving The Japs have many. KNOW WHERE IT IS! 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. The danger zone to the rear may be as great as 200 feet rearward and 150 either side of the line of aim. Practice cocking of the 20-mm. It always helps to note that your boat is far superior to anything near its size. Search Light: Be sure the "safety", provided in the circuit, is in good condition and is in the "off" position except when in use (to preclude accidental lighting). Docked beyond the PT boats are USS POTOMAC (AG-25) and CUYAHOGA (AG-26). Topic: PT Boat Crew Rosters: texson66 New Member Posted on: Sep 28, 2008 - 5:49pm. It is best to stick together, however, for in numbers there is greater safety. First know the launching gear. Pumps are difficult to get. Wikipedia Length: 79 Construction started: March 4, 1942 Launched: June 20, 1942 3. T.P.-2, Pointers On Turbine Operation Hence the necessity for a good freeze or reefer. We also wish to thank PT Boats Inc. for the loan of this manual so we could scan it and present it on this web site. Originally conceived as antiship weapons, PTs were publicly, but erroneously, credited with sinking Japanese warships during the early months after Pearl Harbor. 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. (3d print model). 19. 3. You don't need much to make the proper mixture for an explosion. and attacked shipping and protected our ships during the war. 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