Know how to start a torpedo manually and how to stop it, and know the tools and their location so that you can lay hands on them immediately. You cannot use flashlights on deck in the Area. It is essential to keep the engine room dry for the batteries must not be permitted to ground out. Then if separated each can strike in the proper direction. This precaution will give the last few rounds in your magazine an extra push and will prevent jamming. WW2DB site administrators reserve the right to moderate, censor, and/or remove any comment. Games will help to pass the hours. They each received the Silver Star under General Order No. It will not protect you from smoke or carbon monoxide, or any oxygen-deficient area. 4. 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. Since these ports are usually boarded up to insure blackout, the plexiglas can be removed and made to serve many such useful purposes. Small Arms.-Will be in your gunnery locker. The tendency is for the gasoline to accumulate around the hull, particularly the mufflers. Leave nothing for the enemy. LTJG John F. Kennedywas the first commanding officer ofPT 59after the conversion. Vice Admiral, USN Know your recognition procedure. 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. Very much like fire, your PT can be your best friend or worst enemy. Mr.. Lacking replacement, use plexiglass cut from chart house ports. Paint the towing eye or ring to prevent corrosion and rust. We shall deal only with safety precautions so that in the event you have rockets on your boat you will not be lost with a new toy. They are most uncomfortable and can lead to serious impairment of hearing, breathing, sight, and manual dexterity. This space is also a good spot in which to stow canned goods and your spare anchor, as well as spare soap and toilet tissue. When a jam occurs, souse the breech and barrel. PT men need not be urged to fight-it's their routine. Such an accident is well to discuss here for it is in fact "abandoning ship", though involuntarily. The importance of knowing the difference is too obvious to explain here. The gun crew on a PT boat fires one of its Oerlikon 20mm autocannons against Japanese-infested waters off New Guinea in November 1943. 13. Don't let them wear down or overheat. Its full-load displacement was 56 tons. A small undetected leak will fill your bilges in a short time and wreck vital equipment installed there. 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. An extra seabag may be used to send home excess gear or souvenirs. 3. 3. It is wise to always have your publications in a weighted canvas bag or sack and throw them off. Below decks is accessible through several other hatches. In particular see Appendix C, "PT Boat Order of Battle," which includes hull numbers, designer/builder, completion date and disposition when known. A PT can and has taken on everything from canoes to battleships. Soap box for soap (good to keep cigarettes dry). Dead Lights.-Are the ports which give light below decks and cannot be opened. 2. The belt in the magazine should not be drum tight but neither should it be visibly slack. (3d print model). The PT boat squadrons were nicknamed "the mosquito fleet". She's seen here as she appeared while she operated in the Philippines in 1944/45. 77' Elco Motor Torpedo Boat PT-20 participated in the Battle of Midway PT-21 participated in the Battle of Midway PT-22 participated in the Battle of Midway PT-23 aborted voyage to Midway Atoll due to broken crankshaft PT-25 participated in the Battle of Midway Keep charts in order, clean, and do not erase reefs or allow water to eradicate them. Lava's technical capabilities. Learn your recognition procedure cold. This creates a hail of shrapnel on the deck which travels with bullet like force. Ear plugs are helpful in preventing fungus infection. So, on to the drills and see what they have meant to others and what they can mean to you. "-JOHN PAUL JONES. We have left all but one of these offensive stereotyped images in this online version. The Japs have many. Check cables and plugs occasionally for corrosion. Aside from the actual firing of the guns the important thing is the preparation. Your dividers are to pick off distances with and not to prick holes in the charts. This exercising will limber up the parts and dry them as well. Treat all sores and scratches (especially coral scratches) immediately with iodine or mercurochrome or alcohol. First, it is aiming to offer interesting Also bear in mind that finding and destroying the enemy is more important than a hot pot of Joe. 43. Hogwash people. Guard against the loss of your garbage can. Band aids. All three of these men were injured on previous patrols and were not on board when the PT-109 was sunk. Huckins was but a small manufacturer, and built only 18 examples for use in rear areas only, such as the Panama Canal Zone. Heavy objects dropped on them, such as gun barrels and magazines, will crack the glass and induce serious leaks in the overhead. Know where the linkage is and how to rig the auxiliary tiller. Chief, Bureau of Ships, ISSUED BY A PT is different from any other man-of-war in that every man aboard must know his boat from stern to stem. Whooping along at 2500 rpm when there is no need for it is slap happy operation. The precautions that follow may be helpful. But to be proud of it you must know what it is made of and what it can do. An open-head pump underway is-like having a hole in your bottom. Jason Y. 9. ** Cartoon Removed From Web Version By Editor. 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." Keep these tight. 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. 7. 8. A steady push or pull will lengthen the life of the reverse gear and save you work. See special note from Garth. Then it travels up the legs to the crotch, armpits, hands, and eyes. Two light coats are better than one heavy coat, and that goes double for the bottom paint, too. The notes following cover most of the armament carried on the boats and an account is given of the experience had with this gear. Swift Boats quickly proved to be the perfect fit for the type of warfare underway on the rivers and along the coast. 19. Don't forget to look under the lower deck plates. It is a magnetic compass and must be free of disturbances and loose gear such as guns and engine parts. ], 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. Black Dog 1/72 PT Boat (Patrol Torpedo) USN Crew Sailors WWII #2 (4 Figs) T72144 Opens in a new window or tab Brand New $20.97 Was: Previous Price$29.95 30% off Buy It Now Free shipping 9 watchers Sponsored Black Dog 1/72 PT Boat (Patrol Torpedo) USN Crew Sailors WWII #1 (4 Figs) T72143 Opens in a new window or tab Brand New $20.97 3. Should rocket launchers be installed on your boat, you will be equipped with a firing panel for firing the rockets. Check bore for "clean bore." But first comes some necessary dope concerning those drills that always seem so dull. 1. This will differ with every boat. 12. PT-370 of MTB Squadron 18 on patrol in the Philippines, circa Nov 1944. Stow in it the suggested signaling gear. 2. 1943 WWII P Boat Restored. 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. They function at medium high speed when the valve is opened. Keep your vessel well painted. It is a place for work and play. Don't lean or rest your foot on the shifting lever. Even $1 per month will go a long way! Practice cocking of the 20-mm. We have not attempted to correct any errors found in the original document. Its features of speed and knockout power have been ballyhooed in the press, not without reason. 3. PT Boat Full Load Displacement They all had a full load displacement of 56 tons. These projectiles are very sensitive. If a hot run cannot be stopped, run to the bow of the boat. Early Elco boats had two 20mm guns, four .50-caliber machine guns, and two or four 21-inch torpedo tubes. Remember, maintenance is much easier than overhaul and repair! It is very much like a 50-cal. of the Web's universal accessibility. It's like Emily Post in Reversia, or courtesy turned inside out. The loader must get a rhythm in his task and eliminate groping at night. 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). 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. Thus, his theory of using PT boats for the defense of the Philippine Islands was never tested. OCLC 4444071. In this online version of the manual we have attempted to keep the flavor of the original layout while taking advantage Dirt from the cockpit has often clogged this drain. America invested heavily in capital ships in the inter-war years, concentrating on battleships and carriers that could project power across the deep oceans. Its flexibility, ease of firing, destructive power, and flat trajectory make it a grand gun against targets at moderate range. Drewitch was injured on June 30, 1943 when a depth charge was dislodged and came through the deck landing on the bunk above him. All visitor submitted comments are opinions of those making the submissions and do not reflect views of WW2DB. Motor Torpedo Boats, Tactical Orders and Doctrine, 1942. (Pot-bellied RR guys in overalls, civilians in suits, RR work crews, etc.) Under heavy going a minor weakness may develop into major damage. Leigh 10. It will save you a lot of headaches and worry. 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. Off the coasts of Africa, Italy and France, the crew fights against the constant bombardment by German forces as the seas become a d 12 pairs each of black and white socks. The gun is easily maintained. Get acquainted with them Highly skilled technical engineers are continually working to improve the design and performance of your engines so don't try to redesign them yourself-such as changing engine timing. Sailing Ships 1 Allegheny (AT19), formerly the Huron. Loaded magazines are easily sprung from the jarring movement of the boat. Plot courses well clear of navigational dangers. Soap, shaving gear (except razors) are usually available. 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. Gas can come at any time-any place-from any direction--listen and be warned -Be Ready. Ventilate your feet, expose them to the sun's rays occasionally. Try it on-make the proper adjustments for a good fit. Canopy.-A large canvas, which looks like a sheik's desert abode, covers the forecastle in the manner of a huge tent. Chlorinated water is not pleasant to taste. After experimentation, the first PT boat built in any quantity was the 77-foot type built by Elco. Victory Edition. It is best to stick together, however, for in numbers there is greater safety. The "time fuse" (black or dark core) burns at the rate of 30-40 sec. Port stern quarter, underway. Unload the magazine when returning to base. Every rule and precaution set up by the Navy usually has been originated because of some tragedy in the past. The PT 109 crew consisted of John F. Kennedy, Leonard J. Thom, George H. R. "Barney" Ross, Raymond Albert, Charles A. 2 depth charge tracks. Rides are offered only on Saturday with limited availability. That's why they are in PTs because they can fight and He said: ww2dbaseHowever, his counterparts at Washington, DC, United States did not agree. 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. Towing Gear.-Also called "bridle and pendant". Always have a bucket of water on hand. Crew's Quarters.-This will be your home. Make the most of it. If, in emergency, you must use the old-type funnel, be sure that you make a good ground for your hose, funnel, and chamois. Knowing how to start the engines and generator is another all-around job for everyone. After it is issued to you, keep your own life jacket. 3. It is much more fun this way and the pleasure is lasting. Remove the ogre and replace with new wood and plenty of wood preservative. Also it covers the glass which glares in the moonlight. Lt. You can't paddle or sail a crippled PT with any degree of speed or accuracy. 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. Make use of the knowledge that will save you much pain and sleep. This will form a little lip or gutter and will take all your wash water over the stern. Aside from the usual preparation and care of a 20-mm., the following are helpful hints: 1. 2. Stay well clear of them when they are being fired, loaded, or unloaded. Swimming and fishing over the stern are great pastimes. 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. The day room is usually taken over by the engineers. Dry them well-especially between the toes. Maps. Wearing of life jacket is a natural precaution. Wear white socks and air your feet often. Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). Although they were the smallest US combat vessels of the war, they were among the most famous and most interesting. Be sure to check website at www.savetheptboatinc.com. 12 handkerchiefs. Allies armies.- Any added precautions that you learn from your own experience should also be observed and passed along. 1. US Navy PtBoat Crew pack ww2 USN1. The boat on hearing or seeing the noise or flashes will immediately reverse course and pick you up. The dampness, sweating, and spray keep their feet continuously wet and without air. Like the bullnose, never allow it to get loose. OCLC 38853885. ptboatguru@gmail.com Higgins 78' Boat Schnellboot latest detail - see latest news page Your cleaning of gas and oil filters periodically is one key to good operation Only by close watch over engines and related equipment can you discover small leaks in the water, fuel, and oil lines. Later boats mounted one 40mm gun and four torpedo launching racks. T.P.-13, About Clean Oil Rockets.-Rockets are coming into use more and more each day. It always helps to note that your boat is far superior to anything near its size. ), to the base or friendly shore. 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'. The Higgins boats which were built by Higgins Industries in New Orleans, Louisiana, were 78-foot boats of thePT 71class. The officer in charge should give the general course (South or NE, or W, etc. Washington: Naval Historical Division, 1962. Cockpit Scupper: Do not sweep dirt down this drain. My Uncle Vernon Arthur Manley was killed on PT 320 in the . Keep them clean, dry, and safe. However, the release valve on your large portable extinguishers is not so reliable. OCLC 6697444. And remember, you are not the only pebble on the beach. shells. A good length of hose is also invaluable. Login / . 1. After every possible effort to save your boat has failed, your first duty is to complete your destruction bill. 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. Knife. A half-dozen army-style cots should be carried to accommodate sleepers topside. Megaphone: Keep it handy and ready for shouting orders or for listening for planes and other craft. Recock, if it is not or cannot be pushed fully forward. One of the most famous Elco boats was Lieutenant (jg) John F. Kennedy's PT-109, which was of an unique configuration; the PT boat the future President of the United States commanded carried a 37-mm single shot anti-tank gun on the fore deck, making his PT boat more so a gunboat than a torpedo boat. Dust, dirt, fibers, and even hair may cause your gun to jam. Men living ashore should keep their mosquito netting tucked under the mattress. Stay in the boat's wake and in the same spot, if possible, and start whistling and firing your tracer. 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. For inquiries about military records for members of the World War II armed forces, please see our FAQ. Originally Posted by RCBoater. Take your medicine and be glad that it is available. However, there are now available "chlorination kits" which purify the water without leaving that chlorine taste. Hence the necessity for a good freeze or reefer. 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 . Get the feel of the gun, the magazine, their every part and get the rhythm in cocking, loading, and firing. 6 towels. 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. ww2dbaseDuring the Solomon Islands Campaign, "Green Dragons" and "Devil Boats", as nicknamed by the Japanese, were deployed against larger warships, but performance was not impressive largely due to faulty American torpedoes and modern destroyers' capability to fight small incoming craft. To keep meat, your refrigerator must be in top shape. If you want to die or want to get that I-want-to-die feeling, just fail to take your anti-malaria doses. Shooting down enemy planes has been one of the most satisfying tasks. Others, more fortunate, will be seen limping around. Perhaps the major cause of accidents can be traced to failure to take out the clip. A PT galley is much more than that. 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. You are burning out the clutch throw-out collar. Strong springs should be kept in your feed pawls. Index: Pictures of United States Navy Ships 1775-1941 Index by Ship Name AA1 (SS52), renamed T1. Follow the instructions on the bottle ! 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. One of the crew, 25-year-old Andrew Jackson Kirksey, became convinced he was going to die and . For more information on PT boats, you may want to consult these titles: Bulkley, Robert J., Jr.At Close Quarters: PT Boats in the United States Navy. Your refrigerator pump and motor need servicing. These checks cannot be made from the engine-room hatch. 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. Have on hand some wooden plugs for stopping up bullet and shrapnel holes. I have been working on the PT Boaters MIA/KIA list and I have located and/or Identified what happened to them. Make each engine do its equal share of work. By the end of World War II, 399 Elco PTs had been built. Jamming by the enemy is certainly to be expected, so be prepared for it. They are few in number and easily understood. Watertight Hatches.-Hatches must be dogged down. PT-10 Class (Elco): Displacement: 33 tons Length: 70' Beam: 19'11" Draft: 4' Speed: 39 knots Armament: 4 21" Mk VII torpedoes; 2x2 .50-cal Browning M2 mg Complement: 17 Packard liquid-cooled engines (3); 1,200 hp No. Swiss files and chisels or any similar small tools are a great help in smoothing out souvenirs. It is primarily a support and not a sail boat. If you do not, you will be walking on a mass of sores which often break out on the soles of the feet. 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. The whistle and reflector are useful in signaling. 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. seldom jams of itself. PT Boat Hull The hull was favorably light, strong, and easy to repair. The PT-305 was part of a 12-ship squadron during World War II, serving from 1944 until the end of the war in 1945. This disease appears generally on the feet (between the toes) at first. Later nicknamed "Old . Think of yourself and your shipmates. 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. Hoagland, Edward D.The Sea Hawks: With the PT Boats at War. It is never safe to attempt the stopping of a hot deck run. Your feet must breathe. PT Consulting was founded to allow me to aid fellow authors, historians and scale modelers as we preserve our heritage and our history. Don't let the weather get in. Hence, the many fingerprints often found there. 11. You can't keep her from working, but you can keep her from breaking up. The bulk of the PT boats built were 78 or 80 feet long (Figure 5). Do not overwork your boat by useless jockeying. . T.P.-10, Shallow Water Diving It is a tricky operation and should be done speedily and with ease, especially in the dark. They are distinguished by the color of their cores. It will be unusual for you to go out on patrol alone. Several of the boats then decided to put armor plate about the refrigerator. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. KNOW WHERE IT IS! Patrol torpedo boats were fast, heavily armed ships used for cutting enemy supply lines. His rescue of his surviving crew, . 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. Lockers: For stowage of MP (Multi-Purpose) light, blinker gun, and batteries (dry cells). In temperate zones and especially in the Tropics any food particles left about will attract insects and bugs. 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. Know your enemy and your friends. Keep the rounds disassembled whenever possible. Cockpit Seat: Just abaft the wheel, is ideal for the footsore. It seldom jams. Countless engineers have saved themselves and their shipmates and their boats just by observing this one rule: Sniff before you turn on any switch! Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. 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. This provides insight into how PT Boats where used. 30-Cal. When one lets down, one of the others has to take added strain and eventually weakens. This provides the builders specifications for PT 565-624. Take care of it. Have the first-aid kit topside or on the dock where you can get to it. ! 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