10. Topic: PT Boat Crew Rosters: texson66 New Member Posted on: Sep 28, 2008 - 5:49pm. They are few in number and easily understood. **. Make each engine do its equal share of work. (3d print model).- USA Officers and soldiers models on a pose mode.- Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. Books on geography are surprisingly interesting. They are most uncomfortable and can lead to serious impairment of hearing, breathing, sight, and manual dexterity. Here it is. You may never need it, but when you do-brother, you need it badly. 11. (3d print model). The Japs have many. Tickets are $350 per person and $305 for seniors, children ages 12-17, military, and Museum Members. Below decks is accessible through several other hatches. It is best to stick together, however, for in numbers there is greater safety. A song session is always welcome under a South Sea moon. Know your enemy and your friends. 8. A long-handled, stiff-bristled brush will do the job. 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. Wearing of life jacket is a natural precaution. 2. Head.-Use it right. PT boats were the perfect weapons to act in the role of barge busters. The guns must fire when you want them. These demons of the deep can be used against both surface craft and subs. Lockers: For stowage of MP (Multi-Purpose) light, blinker gun, and batteries (dry cells). Melville doesn't want to have for its motto, "Our Graduates are spread all over the earth" so here's how you can help. you'll be able to see how the intrepid Belafonte crew lived when they set out to find the Jaguar shark. Not small punctures but gaping holes are the marks left on the enemy by this powerful shell. Version 3.00. This section has been inserted by request of countless men about to leave for the war zone.. 2. Swimming trunks. seldom jams of itself. In particular, stay well clear of river deltas. 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. A mask will increase your swimming pleasure 100 percent. Understand the operation of the rack and also the remote firing circuits. The tools are more accessible and the bulkheads below decks will be much cleaner. Cracks in paint around structural members will show movement. Demolition outfits should be on each boat. Almost all surviving Elco PTs were disposed of shortly after V-J Day. Once an extinguisher's seal is broken it should not be trusted for future use. Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. Flow of gas must cease before you disconnect grounding wires. Gunnery Locker.-This is a spacious tubby hole located about amidships. Be sure to check website at www.savetheptboatinc.com. Scrub brush. Moccasins are easy to get on if you're in a sack when an air raid sounds. Shooting down enemy planes has been one of the most satisfying tasks. T.P.-5, Hang On To Your Line Your job is to operate engines according to the instruction books. . So, after you've trained your eyes on the Japs, train your eyes on your boat structure. It is preferable to use your ram rod first with both guns. A PT is the fastest warship afloat. Originally Posted by RCBoater. Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. Aside from the actual firing of the guns the important thing is the preparation. When you hit something with a 20-mm., you really do some damage. Take this advice and value it, for it is the Voice of Experience: 37-mm. 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. Leave nothing for the enemy. Canopy.-A large canvas, which looks like a sheik's desert abode, covers the forecastle in the manner of a huge tent. "A taut ship is a happy ship," but there is no ship that will become "untaut" quicker than a PT if you neglect her. Be sure that prior to any imminent action all magazines are on full tension at 60 pounds. So also on a PT which is often based on an island with no fresh-water supply. This precaution for safety is too obvious to be explained. It aids you in night vision. Allies armies. The following is set down in order to emphasize several essential points and matters in the procedure known as "Abandoning Ship". All three of these men were injured on previous patrols and were not on board when the PT-109 was sunk. Put your name on the canteen issued to you. Keep plenty of slack in all mooring lines. The belt in the magazine should not be drum tight but neither should it be visibly slack. For valuable aids in operation and on your equipment see MTB Communication Manual, 1944. 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. PT-109 was an 80 ft (24 m), 40-ton Elco motor torpedo boat (MTB), one of hundreds built by the firm between 1942 and 1945 in Bayonne, New Jersey. So everyone must be on the alert for* fumes. I have been working on these since the mid 1970's.If anyone needs any info I may be able to help you. Keep your paint thinned down. See, feel, and know the operation, maintenance, and purpose of every piece of equipment on the boat. Knowing how to start the engines and generator is another all-around job for everyone. tracer. Vents.-Not to be used as cleats. Most popular community and official content for the past week. Make it a practice to note any unusual movement of bulkheads, gussets, or stringers. Link This is an introduction to PT Boats for crews' in training. 18. Let the time nozzles control your density of smoke. 3. Paint the towing eye or ring to prevent corrosion and rust. Square away your finances before you go away. No. Fire-fighting equipment on the boat itself should always be supplemented by an I. C. E. pump from the beach. Speed losses up to 15 knots have been reported as a result of foul bottoms. 'Your Navy Mask Mk. A 37-mm. You can make no excuses to the Japs for a jammed 50, a weak drive spring, or a 20-mm. Learn all the charthouse jobs of the other rates. Inspect the pipe carefully, especially after your boat has been in commission over 8 months. Other countries built similar boats, from the Italian MAS to the Germans Schnellboots. Check all intelligence dope before you go out on patrol. ww2dbaseHiggins built 199 PT boats for the US Navy immediately before and during WW2. Engineers should use the small portable Romec electric pump for draining bilges, transferring oil from barrel to tanks, cleaning out gas tanks, and flushing down generally when in port. Don't get into the raft. This is important knowledge for everyone on the boat. If you want to die or want to get that I-want-to-die feeling, just fail to take your anti-malaria doses. Lt. Oiled or greased cartridges should not be fired. Surprisingly, 43 PT Boats were lost due to accidents, friendly fire, or sea conditions. 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. 17. T.P.-9, Know Your PT Boat Correct loading is very important. X in the Solomons effectively scared a Jap destroyer that was bearing down on a PT by using a depth charge. Later boats mounted one 40mm gun and four torpedo launching racks. 2 pairs of shoes. This provides insight into how PT Boats where used. Diving masks can give great pleasure. Keep it on your web belt for going over the side and have it full of water. Don't slam the shifting lever in and out. Then you will know in times of action how to put tension on a magazine and how to blind load. shells. Hoagland, Edward D.The Sea Hawks: With the PT Boats at War. Description: USA Navy Officers and sailors with clothes, objects and guns. Do not overwork your boat by useless jockeying. Fahey, James C.The Ships and Aircraft of the U. S. Fleet. 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. Have a screw driver handy with which to do your poking around. Its features of speed and knockout power have been ballyhooed in the press, not without reason. A wet, soggy jacket will bring you to the bottom instead of to the top. 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". List of all US PT Boats PT Boat Losses PT Boat Bases PT Boat Specs PT Boat Squadrons Only through them can you know your engine room. 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." At about 2:30 in the morning, a shape loomed out of the darkness three hundred yards off PT 109's starboard bow. TECHNICAL PUBLICATION NO. Transmit as little as possible to expedite traffic, to reduce confusion, and to avoid enemy interception and RDF tracking. Compass Cover: Made of canvas, the cover serves to protect the compass face and mechanism from the elements during off-patrol periods. Towing Gear.-Also called "bridle and pendant". It is possible, though, for both to be disabled at the same time and both must evacuate. 3. A safety plug is secured to the side of the firing panel by a safety chain. 3. A PT looks very peculiar without a charthouse. However, there are now available "chlorination kits" which purify the water without leaving that chlorine taste. Your dividers are to pick off distances with and not to prick holes in the charts. Detail Specifications For Building Motor Torpedo Boats, 1944. 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. If you follow this procedure you may save an eventual major job by a base force. Sense of Duty. It is probably the only one you will ever have. However, to get the highest holding power of the anchor you must pay out enough line to do the job. Forcing will make the jam worse. You may not seem to have malaria while in the combat zone, but when you come home, it is liable to come out openly. The PT boat squadrons were nicknamed "the mosquito fleet". 3. 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 . 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. You will learn to depend on it. Another thing, you will want to keep your boat's sides clean of lye stain. Learn the connections and valves. III or IV is as fine a mask as there is. Higgins PT boats were sent to Russia and Britain at the start of WW2 before the United States became directly involved. Like the radio gear, operate it daily. Observe the no smoking rules. Useful thinking can earn you a rate. A PT is different from any other man-of-war in that every man aboard must know his boat from stern to stem. 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. 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. Every rule and precaution set up by the Navy usually has been originated because of some tragedy in the past. 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. 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. PT Boats Statistics. Above all, understand the difference between the "time fuse" and "instantaneous fuse". As in every drill you must know your station and the equipment to take with you. Shooting down enemy planes has been one of the most satisfying tasks. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1987. 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 always helps to note that your boat is far superior to anything near its size. Lacking replacement, use plexiglass cut from chart house ports. Now don't get scared. Too many men have been killed and injured because of this hazard. They were powered by three fuel-guzzling 12-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engines built by Packard, rated at 1,200 brake horsepower each. All parts of the Flux Gate Compass must be insured against disturbance and moisture. Small pocket compass (with magnifying glass if possible). Division B included PT-109, PT-157, PT-159 and PT-162. Everyone wears a jacket on patrol. Vice Admiral, USN Carry at least two megaphones. 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. When your mask is issued to you, don't lay it aside and forget about it. The Navy maxim, "Keep It Clean", is not just for appearance's sake, but more important, for safety's sake. 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. Index: Pictures of United States Navy Ships 1775-1941 Index by Ship Name AA1 (SS52), renamed T1. The generator is a luxury as well as a necessity. Inspect your mask regularly for defects. Keep those guns in shape by learning your drills and routines now. Recock, if it is not or cannot be pushed fully forward. A steady push or pull will lengthen the life of the reverse gear and save you work. Men on patrol sometimes go 2 or 3 days without taking off their shoes. "Bucky" Harris, William Johnston, Andrew Jackson Kirksey, John E. Maguire, Harold William Marney, Edman Edgar Mauer, Patrick H. "Pappy" McMahon,Ray L. Starkey and Gerard E. Zinser. If this tube is cool while the engine is running it is probable that your fuel pump seal is leaking. The galley stove with all its attachments and source of power must be known by everyone. A bit of advice about the cook. T.P.-15, Pointers on Fire Fighting Kennedy's actions to save his surviving crew after the sinking of PT-109 made him a war hero. Differences in PT Boat Construction. New York: Ships and Aircraft, 1945. PT boats operated mainly at night for two reasons: To reach land all you need is a fairly accurate knowledge of your position, a compass and a chart or map. Roll it up when stowing it, rather than creasing it, for creases make it crack and soon you have a leaky, uncomforting canopy. Black Light: Is the only exposed light topside that is turned on during patrol. Cold fresh water in a lake or mountain stream looks wonderful, but it may be harmful. 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'. Maps of the world to keep you up with the war and for general interest. Osceola WI: MBI Publishing Co., 1999. Salt water in this region is usually very unsanitary. It seldom jams. 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. So you see it's really very important, for it contributes to the living comforts which are all too few in the Area. It is a necessity in tying down the boat awning while at anchor. The Elco boats were the largest in size of the three types of PT boats built for U.S. use during World War II. Some of them carried atypical weapons and equipment such as aircraft automatic cannon, radar, or rocket launchers. 662K views 10 years ago PT Boat PT-658 Deck Tour and Interior Tour shows details and closeups of all weapons and equipment on board. 1. Holes in the stacks will pour water into this compartment. PT-370 was a 70-foot Canadian boat and only four such boats were built. All three men served under Kennedy later on the PT-59. It is beyond the scope of the publication to discuss the tactical use of PTs, yet such an important phase of PTs mission cannot be overlooked. A small undetected leak will fill your bilges in a short time and wreck vital equipment installed there. Please refrain from using strong language. The importance of knowing the difference is too obvious to explain here. Panel Cover: A square piece of canvas which can be neatly rolled over the instruments to protect them from water and sunlight. Jamming by the enemy is certainly to be expected, so be prepared for it. Your refrigerator pump and motor need servicing. It is better to stow gunnery and torpedo tools topside in a watertight 20-mm. The notes following cover most of the armament carried on the boats and an account is given of the experience had with this gear. and attacked shipping and protected our ships during the war. It is much more fun this way and the pleasure is lasting. It is a magnetic compass and must be free of disturbances and loose gear such as guns and engine parts. It is never safe to attempt the stopping of a hot deck run. Patch cracks and ruptures in the fabric promptly. Like any engine, machine, or apparatus, the equipment in the charthouse was made to be operated. Built for the USN in 1943, this AVR served as a crash boat in the Pacific for the duration of the War. Also it covers the glass which glares in the moonlight. Two light coats are better than one heavy coat, and that goes double for the bottom paint, too. Docked beyond the PT boats are USS POTOMAC (AG-25) and CUYAHOGA (AG-26). 1. Through this web site I will endeavor to provide up-to-date research on things like camouflage schemes and armament packages and the like. Ron 22 was part of Operation Dragoon, the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944. When one lets down, one of the others has to take added strain and eventually weakens. They know. Three hundred and thirty men died during WWII . Don't forget to look under the lower deck plates. A well-painted deck usually will keep it dry. Depth Charges.-Though seldom used, they are always good passengers to have along. The officer in charge should give the general course (South or NE, or W, etc. Don't lean or rest your foot on the shifting lever. 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.) A knife is carried by every good sailor. A knife should always be carried on your person. 4. PT-370 of MTB Squadron 18 on patrol in the Philippines, circa Nov 1944. It can be very embarrassing. This is a plastic model kit of a 1/35 Scale Set of WWII German Front-Line Infantymen made by Tamiya. Submarines 161 Alabama (BB8). Small apertures in your lines occur usually at the joints and couplings. A PT can and has taken on everything from canoes to battleships. Give a Jap station enough transmissions and a shore battery will be laying a shell in your cockpit. This description was much in line with the typical image of the PT boat in combat, but it was largely over romanticized. Rides are offered only on Saturday with limited availability. This creates a hail of shrapnel on the deck which travels with bullet like force. Gasoline fumes may be anywhere in the boat. After every possible effort to save your boat has failed, your first duty is to complete your destruction bill. Different browsers and fonts will cause Prisoners can be secured to it, thus making the forecastle an ideal brig. Correspondence courses are open to you in almost any subject that interests you. Keep the rounds disassembled whenever possible. We hope that visitor conversations at WW2DB will be constructive and thought-provoking. KNOW WHERE IT IS! 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. Don't let them wear down or overheat. Kowal and Drawdy were injured on July 19, 1943 by a Japanese aircraft attack. You are burning out the clutch throw-out collar. ww2dbaseWith that said, however, PT boats in WW2 were more often deployed against barges rather than warships, which explained why most boats were retrofitted with machine guns and cannons. It is the first step in killing the enemy. ! Fire prevention is easily observed on the boats. It is wise to always have your publications in a weighted canvas bag or sack and throw them off. Have the first-aid kit topside or on the dock where you can get to it. Don't clutter up the beaches near your anchorage with tin cans. Be prepared. America invested heavily in capital ships in the inter-war years, concentrating on battleships and carriers that could project power across the deep oceans. They were from 78 to 80 ft. 2. 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. Bullnose.-The bullnose is used to run your lines through when at anchor, moored alongside another boat, or when moored alongside a dock. There is a schedule of inspection set up which if followed will save trouble. Plenty will depend on your spunk and nerve. [Includes useful appendixes. Stuffing rags and clothes in them will make them useless, especially in the engine room. Dirt from the cockpit has often clogged this drain. PT-Boats (Torpedo Boats) are some of the most popular subjects when it comes to boat models. Oceangoing tug. MK VI weaponry. Hello All, Great forum here that I just stumbled upon. The models have a circular, elliptical base or other shape (depends on the model). Washington: Brassey's, 1998. Ignorance is no excuse. "No Smoking Signs" always remind you that you need a smoke very much. Other signal devices can be stowed here. 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. Like every man-o'-war, a PT is made for only one purpose: To Meet the Enemy and Destroy Him 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. When it is necessary to lift the cover piece, do not stick your fingers or face into the breech. Since these ports are usually boarded up to insure blackout, the plexiglas can be removed and made to serve many such useful purposes. When assembled and lying about and ignited, the results would probably be tragic. Keep close watch on your gas lines. Have insurance and will squared away. PT men need not be urged to fight-it's their routine. The secret of keeping healthy in the tropics is primarily, be clean! The camouflage scheme is an one-off 'design' apparently applied by her crew. US Navy PtBoat Crew pack ww2 USN1. It is the joy and comfort of every boat in off-patrol hours. The WW2-era torpedo boat design originated in the late 1930s to the early 1940s when the US Navy requested a competitive bid for several different concepts of torpedo boats. 1. Practice cocking of the 20-mm. 7. The importance of these glasses cannot be overestimated. 4. A PT galley is much more than that. 9. T.P.-14, Pointers on Safe Shipbuilding and Repair Great attention must be paid to gas leaks both inside and outside of the engine. For an object lesson, go into a sick bay in the Area and see the poor blokes that failed to observe the rules. box. 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 So don't gripe if the galley must be secured to give the needed juice to the radio equipment. See special note from Garth. The boat on hearing or seeing the noise or flashes will immediately reverse course and pick you up. With accommodations for 3 officers and 14 men, the crew varied from 12 to 14. The best method is to dump garbage overboard at sea, taking care that cans are punctured. The PT-305 is the world's only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat in operation today. Oil for cleaning can be either 2110 or 2190. Learn something. Many times they are not on your charts, and deltas are forever growing, shifting, and extending themselves. The few jams that do occur are usually traced to faulty ammunition. If checking cell's interior through the inspection door-, 2. per ft., thus 50 feet of safety fuse gives you about 25 minutes to get away. It is a tricky operation and should be done speedily and with ease, especially in the dark. Also bear in mind that finding and destroying the enemy is more important than a hot pot of Joe. Likewise, observe all the health requirements put out by your squadron doctor. The dampness, sweating, and spray keep their feet continuously wet and without air. 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