Victory Edition. This incident may strike you as funny but other cases of ignorance have proven fatal. Keep it in good shape. 8. They were 78 feet long and had entirely different layouts than the Elco boats, including larger forepeak which offered larger storage spaces; their width, displacement, accommodation space, and typical armament were similar to the Elco boats, however. PT-Boats (Torpedo Boats) are some of the most popular subjects when it comes to boat models. (jg.) Thus, his theory of using PT boats for the defense of the Philippine Islands was never tested. Too many men have been killed and injured because of this hazard. The PT-305, known as the USS Sudden Jerk, was built in New Orleans by Higgins Industries in 1943. Wearing of life jacket is a natural precaution. 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. PT boats tactics and operations. Understand the operation of the rack and also the remote firing circuits. Leigh If she's slimy to the touch she needs a scrubbing. Small apertures in your lines occur usually at the joints and couplings. Gasoline and gasoline vapors can flow to any part of the boat through the bilges. 2. Canopy.-A large canvas, which looks like a sheik's desert abode, covers the forecastle in the manner of a huge tent. Water on any naval vessel is valuable. I have also been working on assembling who was on what PT Boat crew list. Keep these tight. However, this text was captured by optical character recognition and then encoded for the Web which has added new errors we wish to correct. Preparations for those already having the infection are available at sick bay. Be sure that prior to any imminent action all magazines are on full tension at 60 pounds. In case of puncture or suspicion of damage to a cell, have it inspected and repaired within 72 hours by a competent repairman. The paramount rule is: Know Your BOAT. Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). ], DANFS - Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Permitting Policy and Resource Management, The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: 20 Years Later, "Ex Scientia Tridens": The U.S. Dirt from the cockpit has often clogged this drain. This is an introduction to PT Boats for crews' in training. LTJG John F. Kennedywas the first commanding officer ofPT 59after the conversion. Day Room.-A large place which can accommodate four bunks easily, and another sack set up in the center temporarily. The guns must fire when you want them. U. S. Small Combatants, Including PT Boats, Subchasers, and the Brown Water Navy: An Illustrated Design History. 'Your Navy Mask Mk. These boats earned a fearsome reputation among the Japanese, who called them "devil boats." Engine operating instructions are covered in the "Packard Operating Manual" and the "Packard 4M-2500 Marine Engine Construction Operation and Servicing Manual." PT Boats: Knights of the Sea. Submarines 161 Alabama (BB8). For the Naval Institute reprints see OCLC 10036394, OCLC 10036390, OCLC 10036385 and OCLC 11099658. T.P.-4, Get Your Bearings Straight A PT can and has taken on everything from canoes to battleships. T.P.-3, Pointers on Steam Systems and Their Auxiliaries Straining fenders and lines secured to them will rip them off easily. box. This type of practice, "blind cocking and blind loading" is invaluable. So, on to the drills and see what they have meant to others and what they can mean to you. A safety plug is secured to the side of the firing panel by a safety chain. 4. (Don't ruin your good watch.) The danger zone to the rear may be as great as 200 feet rearward and 150 either side of the line of aim. Roll it up when stowing it, rather than creasing it, for creases make it crack and soon you have a leaky, uncomforting canopy. Moccasins are easy to get on if you're in a sack when an air raid sounds. The notes following cover most of the armament carried on the boats and an account is given of the experience had with this gear. Though a comparatively new weapon in naval warfare, PTs have operated in every theatre of war and have proven themselves an important part of the fleet. Lt. Give a Jap station enough transmissions and a shore battery will be laying a shell in your cockpit. It can and has turned out American, Italian, French, Chinese, and even Japanese cuisine. Test fire each batch of ammunition. After every possible effort to save your boat has failed, your first duty is to complete your destruction bill. The "time fuse" (black or dark core) burns at the rate of 30-40 sec. Almost all surviving Elco PTs were disposed of shortly after V-J Day. As a rule your boat will be fairly close to land if you meet disaster on a reef, from shore guns, plane bombing, or naval gunnery. Just as the gunners use the forecastle for most of their work, the engineers stick to the fantail with theirs. ww2dbasePT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. Only through them can you know your engine room. First, it is aiming to offer interesting 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. When one lets down, one of the others has to take added strain and eventually weakens. Life on a PT boat during wartime could be perilous, and with a small crew of 14 to 17 men under one's command, leading by example and being willing to take . Generally, he's a good gunner, too. Its limited range of visibility makes it ideal for night work. 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. Gunnery Locker.-This is a spacious tubby hole located about amidships. Appoint a trustworthy lawyer or an intelligent trustworthy friend to take care of things which may come up during your absence (e. g. if you inherited property from a wealthy relative while across). Knowledge is valuable, and acquiring it will make time go faster. 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. You can make no excuses to the Japs for a jammed 50, a weak drive spring, or a 20-mm. A PT looks very peculiar without a charthouse. When in use, be sure they are not in contact with sharp projections on the deck and protect them from chafing and puncture. If wrench tight, the hand lever may jam. ww2dbaseBefore the war, at the Philippine Islands, General Douglas MacArthur was an advocate of PT boats. You will probably be out of the States a good many months. Here it is. Chun, Victor. Prevention is the best advice. Fungus infections are very prevalent in the Area. Compass Cover: Made of canvas, the cover serves to protect the compass face and mechanism from the elements during off-patrol periods. Our planes use it extensively. Any added precautions that you learn from your own experience should also be observed and passed along. 1. While there are a number of model RR figures in 1/22.5 scale, they generally seem to be expensive, and not very sailor-looking. Another thing, you will want to keep your boat's sides clean of lye stain. List of all US PT Boats PT Boat Losses PT Boat Bases PT Boat Specs PT Boat Squadrons Be sure the packing is tight and that you do not pump while the faucet is closed. It should be stowed below when not on patrol. More pointers: Keep your clothes on and especially your shoes. Don't rub off the blue tint. A PT operates chiefly at night and any kind of illumination of deck is taboo. USA Officers and soldiers models on a pose mode. Both AP and HE have tracer. 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. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. 5. Thick, heavy coats will blister and crack. Once a Jap bullet punctured a refrigerator unit and drained it of all its freon. Check all intelligence dope before you go out on patrol. They were publicly hailed as the destroyers of several Japanese warships, though the credits were erroneously given. 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.) PT boats go into action in support of U.S. forces participating in the landings on Mindanao Island in the Philippines. Try it on-make the proper adjustments for a good fit. Men on patrol sometimes go 2 or 3 days without taking off their shoes. 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. 9. Books on geography are surprisingly interesting. The three boats spread out to make a picket line across the strait. The camouflage scheme is an one-off 'design' apparently applied by her crew. 5. Keep charts in order, clean, and do not erase reefs or allow water to eradicate them. It is a magnetic compass and must be free of disturbances and loose gear such as guns and engine parts. Note, however, that taking up on fastenings must be done all at once-in one session-and when waterborne. Song books are good. If you have any irritation, growth, or pain go to sick bay. 2. Gear should not be piled or stowed on top of them. 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. It is teeming with minute organisms and slime. Take your medicine and be glad that it is available. These projectiles are very sensitive. Pumps are difficult to get. Check the primers for obvious defects and particularly note how tightly the casing holds the projectile. Stow it carefully, well lubricated and in a watertight box. If you lack a towing bridle the sampson post will suffice. He was 82. T.P.-5, Hang On To Your Line The deck of the cockpit should be kept clean. Some of them carried depth charges or mine racks. Make yours the best. OCLC 4444071. Also keep it unloaded on the way to your patrol station. 2-36D. 1. When fired, rockets produce a large blast effect to the rear. Galley.-Here is where the "cook" heats up the cans. TECHNICAL PUBLICATION NO. 8. 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. From 1957 to 1993, the former Oyster Bay served in the Italian Navy as the special forces tender Pietro Cavezzale . 7. TM2C Andrew Jackson Kirksey (KIA) Torpedoman. PT 109 was one of the boats left behind. Know your enemy and your friends. All three of these men were injured on previous patrols and were not on board when the PT-109 was sunk. It is wise to always have your publications in a weighted canvas bag or sack and throw them off. The PT-305 is the world's only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat in operation today. So, keep them handy and ready. Note, too, any splits you may see in any part of the boat's structure and call them to the attention of your boat officer. 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. With accommodations for 3 officers and 14 men, the crew varied from 12 to 14. Loose projectiles can be fired, but they will be short on range and lacking in accuracy. Kelley also added he'd like included former members of the original crew, any other former PT boat crew members and those who worked on it. There is a whole new world of fantastic beauty open to you a few feet below the water's surface. Hence, the many fingerprints often found there. 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. Countless engineers have saved themselves and their shipmates and their boats just by observing this one rule: Sniff before you turn on any switch! Through this web site I will endeavor to provide up-to-date research on things like camouflage schemes and armament packages and the like. Be sure all breakages in your bonding system are repaired. The few jams that do occur are usually traced to faulty ammunition. Holes cut in marine shoes and in sneakers have helped numerous such cases. Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. You may think the air is clear because you do not hear any transmissions, but, remember, they may be receiving you several hundred miles away where they may be making a strike. It will probably make them worse. The four largest boats (89 ft, 94 ft, 98 ft, 105 ft) were aluminum boats built during the Korean conflict. Be sure that all fire extinguishers, especially the hand ones, are full to capacity. 12 handkerchiefs. 6. This operational casualty is explained quite fully in the "Packard Maintenance Manual, Bulletin," #17, 1-19-43. Your dividers are to pick off distances with and not to prick holes in the charts. 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. 40-mm Gun.-This gun is best operated with 4 men but 3 men can do a good job. KNOW WHERE IT IS! A PT galley is much more than that. In any case, never stick your nose or fingers into the breech. Open valve wide (3 full turns) when in operation. 2. A PT is different from any other man-of-war in that every man aboard must know his boat from stern to stem. Study them. Not small punctures but gaping holes are the marks left on the enemy by this powerful shell. A small hole" will be enough to allow a little gas to spurt out, create fumes and consequently an explosion and fire. Don't let them wear down or overheat. 18. Learn how to use it. Shoestrings. Destroyers 137 Arctic(AF7 . Clamp down on the boots who go down hatches with a binocular dangling from their necks. Since these ports are usually boarded up to insure blackout, the plexiglas can be removed and made to serve many such useful purposes. T.P.-1, Pointers on Boiler Operation Wash your clothes frequently. The crew had always said (from day one) that she was cut in half, the pilot of that PBY reported half of an upturned boat on a reef, Evans reported wreckage on a reef that was approximately 40 feet in length (1/2 of 80 feet). T.P.-6, Pointers on Shipboard Ventilation Oiled or greased cartridges should not be fired. Docked beyond the PT boats are USS POTOMAC (AG-25) and CUYAHOGA (AG-26). gun in looks and operation. See, feel, and think about every piece of equipment on the boat. 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. Scrub brush. Not assigned to the PT-109 but went along on final mission. 4. After heavy weather missions, collisions, or severe jolts against a dock or shipside you may find much to report. Rotate starting index spindle one turn counterclockwise. Don't clutter up the beaches near your anchorage with tin cans. When it is necessary to lift the cover piece, do not stick your fingers or face into the breech. T.P.-11, Pointers on Traveling to Toyko (Save That Fuel Oil), T.P.-12, About Requisitions Keep them clean, dry, and safe. Before going over the side be sure you have all necessary gear lashed inside the life-rafts. Leave nothing for the enemy. Guard against the loss of your garbage can. PT-class Motor Torpedo Boat Interactive Map, PT-class Motor Torpedo Boat Operational Timeline. All three men served under Kennedy later on the PT-59. 5. For the most part, the PT Boats did not return fire and in the end, PT-353 and PT-121 both burned and sank with 8 men killed, 14 wounded, and 13 rescued. Sense of Duty. Other such valuable bits of information are contained in this manual. PT-109 Laid down 4 March 1942 by the Electric Boat Co., Elco Works, Bayonne, NJ Launched 20 June 1942 Delivered 10 July 1942, placed in service and assigned to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron FIVE (MTBRon 5) under the command of Comdr. Cockpit.-This "flying bridge" is the center of the boat. 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. Flashlight. It will then probably drop or squirm off. Oil for cleaning can be either 2110 or 2190. 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. It can have single or double barrels operation. Other countries built similar boats, from the Italian MAS to the Germans Schnellboots. 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 . If you want to die or want to get that I-want-to-die feeling, just fail to take your anti-malaria doses. The instrument panel tells the story of engine performance. Leaky rudder post packing can let in quantities of water. 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. 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. The precautions that follow may be helpful. TM2C Raymond L. Starkey. Everyone should know how to stop a HOT RUN. Dry them out and put on dry footwear. That is, destroy all confidential gear beyond recognition and other gear beyond repair. Then it travels up the legs to the crotch, armpits, hands, and eyes. Rather it is the gas fumes that erupt from around the hole in your tank which are dangerous. Let the time nozzles control your density of smoke. 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. If so, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Don't lean or rest your foot on the shifting lever. 19. Likewise, observe all the health requirements put out by your squadron doctor. PT-370 of MTB Squadron 18 on patrol in the Philippines, circa Nov 1944. When disassembling, keep each gun and its parts together rather than tossing them into a common stock pile. Remember it's the simple, common-sense things that are important. Jamming by the enemy is certainly to be expected, so be prepared for it. Remove the ogre and replace with new wood and plenty of wood preservative. Torpedoman. Kennedy and the surviving crew members were rescued on August 8, and Kennedy was then sent to Tulagi Island to recover. Cockpit Scupper: Do not sweep dirt down this drain. Did you enjoy this article or find this article helpful? The Modern Military Branch, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, has custody of deck logs from 1941 to 1983, as well as muster rolls created. PT boats did more than just carry torpedoes and young men into battle during World War II. Little can be said about them here for security reasons. This description was much in line with the typical image of the PT boat in combat, but it was largely over romanticized. When you hit something with a 20-mm., you really do some damage. Knowing how to start the engines and generator is another all-around job for everyone. OCLC 6697444. These demons of the deep can be used against both surface craft and subs. * It is not reliable at all times. On a high trunnion gun, the loader should be both strong and tall. 1. However, the release valve on your large portable extinguishers is not so reliable. X in the Solomons effectively scared a Jap destroyer that was bearing down on a PT by using a depth charge. Fantail.-Here is a section of the boat that is multi-purpose. You will do most of your own laundry, so get a Kiyi brush. It is the joy and comfort of every boat in off-patrol hours. This precaution will give the last few rounds in your magazine an extra push and will prevent jamming. You are burning out the clutch throw-out collar. 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." If it is not used (like a man who doesn't take exercise) it gets sluggish and functions poorly, if at all. But to be proud of it you must know what it is made of and what it can do. Ventilate your feet, expose them to the sun's rays occasionally. Herbert Stadler, USNR, the boat captain, was killed; Ens. shells. 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". Do not follow through with the charging handle or try to push it back to "in battery" position. When not in use should be carefully folded and stowed in a dark cool place. Dry this gear out at the base after every patrol. It is a dry, clean spot and accommodates much ammunition. 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. 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. Ignorance is no excuse. Study our planes and ships and those of the enemy. Each man should prepare himself for this possibility. Many glasses have been shattered in this way and replacements are almost unobtainable. Details on the boat's construction are given on page 357, MTB Manual, 1943. The magazine is quite heavy. Don't keep rockets aboard your boat while the boat is tied up at the dock for repairs. Punch holes in them. For example, the engineer of PT boat 191 that was badly hit by Japanese aircraft, received the Navy Cross for fixing the damaged engine, preventing fire, and saving the lives of injured crew members, all while still under Japanese fire. Several of the boats then decided to put armor plate about the refrigerator. Over 33 million records are contained in this database. Carry a couple. If you do not, you will be walking on a mass of sores which often break out on the soles of the feet. The engines as well as the engineer need plenty of air. By the end of World War II, 399 Elco PTs had been built. 3. Oil and paint cans have been known to jam the steering at critical moments. You boat's speed depends to a great extent on the bottom condition. Sampson Post.-Is indispensable in anchoring. OCLC 830202. Strip your guns regularly, exercise the springs, and make other routine checks. This versatility has gained for it an important part in the fleet. Keep your paint thinned down. Stay well clear of them when they are being fired, loaded, or unloaded. The latter contains a wealth of information and is well illustrated. PT Boats at War: World War II to Vietnam. This fire-fighting apparatus combines foam with water, thus making it an ideal smotherer of any type fire. When assembled and lying about and ignited, the results would probably be tragic. Page 394/395. No. Sure, it's a big word and it means plenty. Plenty will depend on your spunk and nerve. 4. The 50 foot long 25 knot quarter inch thick aluminum hull Swift Boats had twin 50 caliber machine guns above the pilot house and a single 50 over an 81 mm mortar aft. A lot of time, money and effort has been expended on these books. [Includes useful appendixes. This will stop the torpedo immediately. You will learn to depend on it. All parts of the Flux Gate Compass must be insured against disturbance and moisture. III or IV is as fine a mask as there is. So keep him in good humor by mess cooking without griping and helping him get supplies. Hand mirror that will not rust. The hints given here will acquaint you with the methods used in combat areas to make this the terror antibarge gun: 1. It means PT Doctrine-the "red hot" dope about the boats for Y-O-U from those who know. PT Boat Full Load Displacement They all had a full load displacement of 56 tons. Learn them and make allowances. Keep plenty of slack in all mooring lines. PT-Boat The Fully 3D Elco 77' boat - See the Elco 77' page https://www.shapeways.com/shops/pt-boat I have added a new gmail email address, please send me an email to test it and let me know the progress of your project and that you're still alive! They each received the Silver Star under General Order No. PT-Boats List of Pacific PT Boats with sinking date, final demise or location today. The same with your "fish" ("torpedoes", to the landlubber), the smoke-screen generator, and the depth charges. All comment submissions will become the property of WW2DB. "Know Your PT Boat," July 1945, was created very near the end of WW II to use as an introduction to PT Boats for crews' in training. 6 towels. A near miss showered the boat with shrapnel that slightly wounded two of the crew. Vents.-Not to be used as cleats. The following is set down in order to emphasize several essential points and matters in the procedure known as "Abandoning Ship". 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. PT Boat Crew Accommodation Three officers and 14 enlisted members can fit on a PT boat. Have any irritation, growth, or pain go to sick bay density of smoke the legs to the,! About them here for security reasons shattered in this Manual did you enjoy this article helpful by cooking. Construction are given on page 357, MTB Manual, Bulletin, '' # 17, 1-19-43 inspected repaired! 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