A long-handled, stiff-bristled brush will do the job. Every man is assigned a station and given responsibility for certain gear. He said: ww2dbaseHowever, his counterparts at Washington, DC, United States did not agree. Gas can come at any time-any place-from any direction--listen and be warned -Be Ready. Shooting down enemy planes has been one of the most satisfying tasks. A knife is carried by every good sailor. If any unusual growths or barnacles or "animals" are found report it to sick bay. 8. Careless handling of these guns has caused many tragedies. Many boats have added this feature to the fantail of the boat. Some of the latest engine operation dope can be obtained from the "Bureau of Ships News Letter-Motor Torpedo Boats" which appears at irregular intervals. 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. PT Boat Size The PT boat ranged in size. 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." TM2C Andrew Jackson Kirksey (KIA) Torpedoman. Chief, Bureau of Ships, ISSUED BY The importance of these glasses cannot be overestimated. Be sure that all fire extinguishers, especially the hand ones, are full to capacity. For inquiries about military records for members of the World War II armed forces, please see our FAQ. Vice Admiral, USN If wrench tight, the hand lever may jam. The Higgins boats which were built by Higgins Industries in New Orleans, Louisiana, were 78-foot boats of thePT 71class. A small undetected leak will fill your bilges in a short time and wreck vital equipment installed there. Take your shoes and socks off at least every 24 hours. Slipping on deck, stepping on loose expended shell casings, and sudden jolts have flung many PT men into the sea. ww2dbasePT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. 12 pairs each of black and white socks. Use the bilge exhaust blower before starting engines if such a blower is installed on your boat. Gerard Zinser, the last surviving crewman from the sinking of John F. Kennedy's PT 109 in the South Pacific in World War II, died on Aug. 21 at a hospital in Orange Park, Fla. Some are strung up like cripples and covered from head to foot with violet paint. Everyone should know how to stop a HOT RUN. She's wearing a variation of the camouflage scheme known as Measure 31/5P. A bit of advice about the cook. 2 depth charge tracks. They each received the Silver Star under General Order No. These boats were used early in World War II. Note, however, that taking up on fastenings must be done all at once-in one session-and when waterborne. Extra watch straps. Learn the connections and valves. It will be unusual for you to go out on patrol alone. 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. So you see it's really very important, for it contributes to the living comforts which are all too few in the Area. If you lack a towing bridle the sampson post will suffice. 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). Band aids are always helpful. 2. Know your spot and be there. Other signal devices can be stowed here. 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. They are few in number and easily understood. The Elco boats were the largest in size of the three types of PT boats built for U.S. use during World War II. After the war, most of them were decommissioned and destroyed. Lt. Ventilate your feet, expose them to the sun's rays occasionally. T.P.-14, Pointers on Safe Shipbuilding and Repair When disassembling, keep each gun and its parts together rather than tossing them into a common stock pile. As in every drill you must know your station and the equipment to take with you. Its draft is seldom over 6 feet thus enabling it to maneuver in shallow water. Also bear in mind that finding and destroying the enemy is more important than a hot pot of Joe. Electrolysis will eat holes in the pipe carrying salt water to the head. Oil and paint cans have been known to jam the steering at critical moments. 8. 15. 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. 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. PT Boats Statistics. You may not seem to have malaria while in the combat zone, but when you come home, it is liable to come out openly. Under heavy going a minor weakness may develop into major damage. 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. Shake and check your blankets before you turn in. Once the sealing cap is ruptured, the valve cannot be closed tightly enough to hold unexpended gas. OCLC 16093618. It is teeming with minute organisms and slime. Most popular community and official content for the past week. 5. Lighter with flints and wicks. You have plans of your boat on board which will show the fastenings. 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. 16. It is preferable to use your ram rod first with both guns. Waterproof watch. monitor stations on land and they have made many experiments with VHF type of equipment. It is to be expected that they are aware of our approximate frequencies. The few jams that do occur are usually traced to faulty ammunition. Comments.-White socks are essential to foot hygiene. Hence, the many fingerprints often found there. Make the most of it. A mask will increase your swimming pleasure 100 percent. His rescue of his surviving crew, . Knife. T.P.-13, About Clean Oil 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. Don't slam the shifting lever in and out. For valuable aids in operation and on your equipment see MTB Communication Manual, 1944. Don't give away this advantage by having dirty, wet, or shattered binoculars. Port stern quarter, underway. 19. A man standing. Keep them within the limits recommended by the manufacturer. Originally Posted by RCBoater. PT Boat Characteristics 1. The importance of knowing the difference is too obvious to explain here. If the first round of torpedoes missed and the boat was not detected, the commanding officer of the boat might order his crew to maneuver stealthily and make a second attempt. 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. In particular, stay well clear of river deltas. There have been instances where giant clams have held men below the water for an uncomfortably long time. Toe Rail.-Is used for securing fenders and cargo net. Loaded magazines are easily sprung from the jarring movement of the boat. It is a wonderful gun for both AA and surface fire. Hello All, Great forum here that I just stumbled upon. Inspect the pipe carefully, especially after your boat has been in commission over 8 months. Website with searchable ship database about warships, passenger liners, merchant ships, photo galleries, technical details, stories, news and much more. The four largest boats (89 ft, 94 ft, 98 ft, 105 ft) were aluminum boats built during the Korean conflict. Unload the magazine when returning to base. They are lightweight equipment and not designed to be used as dinghies. Hoagland, Edward D.The Sea Hawks: With the PT Boats at War. Its limited range of visibility makes it ideal for night work. Try it on-make the proper adjustments for a good fit. The primer end of the shell must be snug against the magazine-push them aft. The story of Kennedy and PT-59 begins on the morning of August 2, 1943, in the Solomon Islands, when PT-109. The latter contains a wealth of information and is well illustrated. 5. 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. Every rule and precaution set up by the Navy usually has been originated because of some tragedy in the past. 2. All equipment should be run at least 15 minutes a day. Some of them carried atypical weapons and equipment such as aircraft automatic cannon, radar, or rocket launchers. 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. This creates a hail of shrapnel on the deck which travels with bullet like force. In particular see Appendix C, "PT Boat Order of Battle," which includes hull numbers, designer/builder, completion date and disposition when known. Keep it clean; and dry it out every day. No. It is the first step in killing the enemy. Paint the towing eye or ring to prevent corrosion and rust. There is a schedule of inspection set up which if followed will save trouble. Rotate starting index spindle one turn counterclockwise. PT-Boats List of Pacific PT Boats with sinking date, final demise or location today. A knife should always be carried on your person. A dirty engine or engine room is usually the sign of a lax engineer, and soon results in failure of the equipment. US Navy PtBoat Crew pack ww2 USN1. You must nurse it and be considerate of your engines if you want the best out of them in emergencies. 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 . Generally, he's a good gunner, too. After heavy weather missions, collisions, or severe jolts against a dock or shipside you may find much to report. Stow in it the suggested signaling gear. She saw service in World War II . Lazarette.-Used for storage of gear. It can be very embarrassing. See special note from Garth. 6. They've fired the imaginations of boaters young and old for decades. Oiled or greased cartridges should not be fired. 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. Small Arms.-Will be in your gunnery locker. The magazine is quite heavy. Exclusive charters are also available upon request. If your magazines have been in use a long time, it is wise to pull out a few rounds before loading, but be sure you still have on the full tension. 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. 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. 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. Dead Lights.-Are the ports which give light below decks and cannot be opened. The boats can fit inside the well deck of LHD, LPD and LSD class amphibious warfare ships. Correspondence courses are open to you in almost any subject that interests you. USS Amberjack (SS 522) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Amberjack (SS 522). Later, floatplane bombs bracketed another PT boat and sent the 109 skittering away in frantic evasive maneuvers. Jungle sores or ulcers are as dirty and uncomfortable as they sound. Shoestrings. you'll be able to see how the intrepid Belafonte crew lived when they set out to find the Jaguar shark. 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. Cockpit Scupper: Do not sweep dirt down this drain. 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. Its full-load displacement was 56 tons. The danger zone to the rear may be as great as 200 feet rearward and 150 either side of the line of aim. Always swim in pairs. Chun, Victor. Lacking replacement, use plexiglass cut from chart house ports. Like any engine, machine, or apparatus, the equipment in the charthouse was made to be operated. (jg.) Rather than depending on money orders, which are often hard to get, set up a checking account so you can send presents home and pay small bills. Its ultraviolet rays served to illuminate the phosphorous letters and numerals on the instrument panel. He may serve you breakfast in bed some morning. The prime rule is: "Don't give up the ship." In firing, the lock frame must be fully forward. 2. Know your alternate frequencies and when to use them. Page 394/395. 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. By the end of World War II, 399 Elco PTs had been built. First, it is aiming to offer interesting 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. Hence the necessity for a good freeze or reefer. 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. 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. Forcing will make the jam worse. Countless engineers have saved themselves and their shipmates and their boats just by observing this one rule: Sniff before you turn on any switch! the text to move, but the text will remain roughly where it is in the original Note how reverberations shake the gunner's body. It should be operated uncaged at all times under way. 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. 2. 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. 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. 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. Sailing Ships 1 Allegheny (AT19), formerly the Huron. The notes following cover most of the armament carried on the boats and an account is given of the experience had with this gear. See, feel, and think about every piece of equipment on the boat. 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. If you ever spill any gasoline overboard while fueling or during any other work don't even think of starting your engines, main or auxiliary, until the boat is towed away from that spot or until the wind and the sea dissipate the gasoline. Open valve wide (3 full turns) when in operation. If you want to die or want to get that I-want-to-die feeling, just fail to take your anti-malaria doses. It will save you a lot of headaches and worry. Stay in the boat's wake and in the same spot, if possible, and start whistling and firing your tracer. Don't keep rockets aboard your boat while the boat is tied up at the dock for repairs. It will then probably drop or squirm off. Swimming and fishing over the stern are great pastimes. Another check for leaks besides sniffing and looking, is this: Feel the fuel pump drain tube. . (3d print model). It can and has turned out American, Italian, French, Chinese, and even Japanese cuisine. Protect it against dirt and water. It's wise to make a complete circuit inspection of the boat, just prior to getting underway, checking for fenders, buckets, hoses, clothes, and lines that will foul the screws. 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. The PT-305, known as the USS Sudden Jerk, was built in New Orleans by Higgins Industries in 1943. Gun.-To the "Barge Hunters" this is a fondly loved gun. T.P.-10, Shallow Water Diving Self-Sealing Tanks.-Points to make note of on self-sealing tanks: 2. These PT boats were armed with four .50 calibre machineguns and four torpedo tubes. Once used they should be refilled as soon as possible even though only one tenth of the bottle was used. 18. Squadron 22 was operating with the British Coastal Forces, and saw action along the northwest cost of Italy and southern coast of France. 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." CO2 Release: For the Lux fire-extinguishing system. PT-Boats (Torpedo Boats) are some of the most popular subjects when it comes to boat models. If an engineer does not want to be a flaming torch of fire, he had better sniff the engine room for gas fumes before he starts the engines or any electrical apparatus in the engine room. They accommodated 3 officers and 14 sailors, though a typical complement was between 12 and 14. These ships are small, fast and agile, and extremely dangerous due to the on-board torpedo launchers. Bullnose.-The bullnose is used to run your lines through when at anchor, moored alongside another boat, or when moored alongside a dock. Swiss files and chisels or any similar small tools are a great help in smoothing out souvenirs. Index: Pictures of United States Navy Ships 1775-1941 Index by Ship Name AA1 (SS52), renamed T1. 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. Notes: * Not assigned to the PT-109 but went along on final mission. 3. The PT boats in Ron 27 carried out multiple missions, saw a lot of action, and suffered casualties. The galley stove with all its attachments and source of power must be known by everyone. If a vessel is manned only part of the time (when it is in actual use), it is probably a boat. Higgins built 199 or 205 PTs, depending on which figures are used. If checking cell's interior through the inspection door-, 2. Get your instructions. The gunner and loader who drill in the daylight with their eyes closed are doing a wise thing. Not small punctures but gaping holes are the marks left on the enemy by this powerful shell. Learn them and make allowances. Leaky rudder post packing can let in quantities of water. The ride lasts approximately 90 minutes. It will not protect you from smoke or carbon monoxide, or any oxygen-deficient area. This stain can be prevented by tacking a six-foot lathe along each gunwale. I'm looking for sources for crewmen for my 1/24 sclae PT Boat. Band aids. Although more 80-foot Elco boats were built than any other type of motor torpedo boat, other types were built by the U. S. The British-designed 70-foot Vosper boats which were built for Lend Lease fired 18-inch torpedoes. Another distinction is that the time fuse is ignited more easily with a match than the Prima Cord. Strip your guns regularly, exercise the springs, and make other routine checks. Your refrigerator can make ice cream, ice cubes, and frozen delights (especially good is frozen fruit cup). Games. ), to the base or friendly shore. This is a plastic model kit of a 1/35 Scale Set of WWII German Front-Line Infantymen made by Tamiya. For the Naval Institute reprints see OCLC 10036394, OCLC 10036390, OCLC 10036385 and OCLC 11099658. Grease your wire rope and shackles. They are written by men recently returned. Dry cells must be kept dry. A PT is the fastest warship afloat. Always keep recognition gear ready and in reach. 4. However, this text was captured by optical character recognition and then encoded for the Web which has added new errors we wish to correct. You may have a slow number and not know by just looking at her. It is a magnetic compass and must be free of disturbances and loose gear such as guns and engine parts. HTML tags are not allowed. Please refrain from using strong language. Thank you. The unexpended CO2 will leak away. Serving in the Pacific during the War, she returned to serve at a Sacramento air base at . When in use, be sure they are not in contact with sharp projections on the deck and protect them from chafing and puncture. 5. Air frequently, for shells are subject to "sweating.". 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. per ft., thus 50 feet of safety fuse gives you about 25 minutes to get away. They may be sucking your blood and injecting a disease into you for hours unless you inspect your body for them. He was 84. The ability of your boat is amazing. You must watch her if you want to keep her taut. You cannot use flashlights on deck in the Area. Recock, if it is not or cannot be pushed fully forward. Make a receptacle or canvas cover for the bridge phones and mikes for they are most likely to become wet. Carry a couple. Hang it in an up-side down position. You boat's speed depends to a great extent on the bottom condition. A good length of hose is also invaluable. As long as you take care of it-it will take care of you. PT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. Don't clutter up the beaches near your anchorage with tin cans. ptboatguru@gmail.com Higgins 78' Boat Schnellboot latest detail - see latest news page T.P.-11, Pointers on Traveling to Toyko (Save That Fuel Oil), T.P.-12, About Requisitions Lt. (jg) John F. Kennedy, USNR, was in command when PT-109 was rammed by a Japanese destroyer and sunk. Always try to get the latest issue of 37-mm. ** Cartoon Removed From Web Version By Editor. Allot most of your money so you will not get caught or tempted by the card sharks and dice shooters. Be prepared. It seldom jams. During the long Solomons campaign, they operated usefully at night and times of low visibility against Japanese barge traffic in the "Slot." Practice all operations, especially cocking and loading, in the dark or with your eyes closed. Straining fenders and lines secured to them will rip them off easily. A brush full of paint today will keep disintegration away tomorrow. Don't full load the gun until signal is given. He was 82. Stay well clear of them when they are being fired, loaded, or unloaded. Your job is to operate engines according to the instruction books. Most important, have a painter (small line secured from the bow of the raft to the PT). 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