He needs help at meal time. Johnson, Frank D.United States PT Boats of World War II in Action. 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. The PT boats were also used to rescue shipwreck survivors, coordinate air-sea rescue operations, lay mines, and smoke screens, destroy mines, and carry out intelligence or raider operations. Gasoline fumes may be anywhere in the boat. Division B included PT-109, PT-157, PT-159 and PT-162. Model without base too. They are written by men recently returned. One last word about combat. Always try to get the latest issue of 37-mm. Chlorinated water is not pleasant to taste. **. Head.-Use it right. These boats were used early in World War II. Maintain them for the one important purpose for which they are issued-Life Saving. 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. Don't forget your clips of 45 cal. Once used they should be refilled as soon as possible even though only one tenth of the bottle was used. Loaded magazines are easily sprung from the jarring movement of the boat. 3. He may serve you breakfast in bed some morning. Sunlight weakens and fades the phosphorous dials. Know your alternate frequencies and when to use them. Study them. They are most uncomfortable and can lead to serious impairment of hearing, breathing, sight, and manual dexterity. This precaution will give the last few rounds in your magazine an extra push and will prevent jamming. If wrench tight, the hand lever may jam. You can't keep her from working, but you can keep her from breaking up. It should be operated uncaged at all times under way. Get the feel of the gun, the magazine, their every part and get the rhythm in cocking, loading, and firing. Keep binoculars in good shape. 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. On one patrol, a Japanese floatplane spotted the PT-109. Fire-fighting equipment on the boat itself should always be supplemented by an I. C. E. pump from the beach. Study your manifold pressure curves in relation to engine rpm and at no time exceed these values. Osceola WI: MBI Publishing Co., 1999. Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. Holes cut in marine shoes and in sneakers have helped numerous such cases. Then it travels up the legs to the crotch, armpits, hands, and eyes. If this tube is cool while the engine is running it is probable that your fuel pump seal is leaking. Not small punctures but gaping holes are the marks left on the enemy by this powerful shell. TM2C Raymond L. Starkey. Gun.-To the "Barge Hunters" this is a fondly loved gun. Soap box for soap (good to keep cigarettes dry). 20-mm. Should rocket launchers be installed on your boat, you will be equipped with a firing panel for firing the rockets. THE BUREAU OF SHIPS This operational casualty is explained quite fully in the "Packard Maintenance Manual, Bulletin," #17, 1-19-43. To keep meat, your refrigerator must be in top shape. I have been working on the PT Boaters MIA/KIA list and I have located and/or Identified what happened to them. 7. 4. They are lightweight equipment and not designed to be used as dinghies. 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. 3. Knowing how to start the engines and generator is another all-around job for everyone. Like every man-o'-war, a PT is made for only one purpose: To Meet the Enemy and Destroy Him 7. The deck of the cockpit should be kept clean. 3. Two light coats are better than one heavy coat, and that goes double for the bottom paint, too. It is probably the only one you will ever have. Both AP and HE have tracer. Even $1 per month will go a long way! ** Cartoon Removed From Web Version By Editor. OCLC 16093618. If you follow this procedure you may save an eventual major job by a base force. Remember, maintenance is much easier than overhaul and repair! Like the bullnose, never allow it to get loose. Early Elco boats had two 20mm guns, four .50-caliber machine guns, and two or four 21-inch torpedo tubes. Toe Rail.-Is used for securing fenders and cargo net. 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. They were publicly hailed as the destroyers of several Japanese warships, though the credits were erroneously given. Through the Mindoro Strait, with a brief stop at Cuyo Islands west of Panay, and a near run-in with a Japanese cruiser west of Negros, PT-41 and accompanying PT boats delivered MacArthur and his family to Cagayan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands. Great attention must be paid to gas leaks both inside and outside of the engine. Water on any naval vessel is valuable. Prima Cord usually requires a cap to ignite it. 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." The models have a circular, elliptical base or other shape (depends on the model). USA Officers and soldiers models on a pose mode. Be sure all breakages in your bonding system are repaired. The operation of self-bailers is very simple. Like any engine, machine, or apparatus, the equipment in the charthouse was made to be operated. When not in use should be carefully folded and stowed in a dark cool place. Make each engine do its equal share of work. This requires a tool #13-14 or #227 in the hand, a quick wit, and an exact knowledge of what to do: 1. It will then probably drop or squirm off. Strip your guns regularly, exercise the springs, and make other routine checks. Put one in your life jacket. It is very much like a 50-cal. Here are the first five rules when you are handing over a gun or tearing it down: The old saying, "Fire is a good servant, but a bad master," applies well to PTs whose wood and gasoline are wonderful ingredients for a roaring fire. Do not make a radio check when leaving for patrol. The PT 109 crew consisted of John F. Kennedy, Leonard J. Thom, George H. R. "Barney" Ross, Raymond Albert, Charles A. They were from 78 to 80 ft. 2. All comment submissions will become the property of WW2DB. The notes following cover most of the armament carried on the boats and an account is given of the experience had with this gear. You'll learn to count on "cookie. Four such pumps are issued to each squadron. 3. And remember, you are not the only pebble on the beach. Leigh Cockpit.-This "flying bridge" is the center of the boat. 12 pairs each of black and white socks. PT Boat Size The PT boat ranged in size. The latter called "Prima Cord" (white or light core) burns at the rate of 20,000 feet per second. Dust, dirt, fibers, and even hair may cause your gun to jam. Since the U.S. produced the heavier and longer 21-inch torpedoes, the U.S. Navy wanted a larger PT boat. Every rule and precaution set up by the Navy usually has been originated because of some tragedy in the past. A safety plug is secured to the side of the firing panel by a safety chain. They finally cleared the minefield by 9.15pm. Note, however, that taking up on fastenings must be done all at once-in one session-and when waterborne. When it is necessary to lift the cover piece, do not stick your fingers or face into the breech. Small Arms.-Will be in your gunnery locker. The list follows, in the raw: 12 sets underwear. Ask a few vets. The latter contains a wealth of information and is well illustrated. The Lux Hand trigger-release extinguisher can be used several times without loss from leakage. Use your plans for minor repairs by ship's force. Direct hit would often disintegrate entire boats. These boats earned a fearsome reputation among the Japanese, who called them "devil boats." It will not protect you from smoke or carbon monoxide, or any oxygen-deficient area. For valuable aids in operation and on your equipment see MTB Communication Manual, 1944. CO2 Release: For the Lux fire-extinguishing system. PT Doctrine, unlike others, is seldom dry-nothing connected with PTs is dry for long. The tendency is for the gasoline to accumulate around the hull, particularly the mufflers. A mask will increase your swimming pleasure 100 percent. 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. Lava's technical capabilities. OCLC 38853885. Chief, Bureau of Ships, ISSUED BY Prevention is the best advice. Ron 22 was part of Operation Dragoon, the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944. Band aids. Stow in it the suggested signaling gear. 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. Don't give away this advantage by having dirty, wet, or shattered binoculars. You will probably be out of the States a good many months. Victory Edition. In particular see Appendix C, "PT Boat Order of Battle," which includes hull numbers, designer/builder, completion date and disposition when known. Megaphone: Keep it handy and ready for shouting orders or for listening for planes and other craft. Is there a internet based source for Pt crew rosters? There is a schedule of inspection set up which if followed will save trouble. 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. Cleats.-Cleats are used to secure mooring lines to. By the end of World War II, 399 Elco PTs had been built. These PT boats were armed with four .50 calibre machineguns and four torpedo tubes. Canopy.-A large canvas, which looks like a sheik's desert abode, covers the forecastle in the manner of a huge tent. Different browsers and fonts will cause It's like Emily Post in Reversia, or courtesy turned inside out. 8. The Japs complain and admit in official correspondence that we saw them long before they saw us, chiefly because we have the better glasses. Have the correct recognition equipment in perfect condition and at hand. The case may arise where any officer or man aboard will have to fire torpedos and handle them on deck. Any added precautions that you learn from your own experience should also be observed and passed along. 4. Vents.-Not to be used as cleats. One Elco boat,PT 617, survives at Battleship Cove, Fall River, Massachusetts. Recock, if it is not or cannot be pushed fully forward. Punch holes in them. From 1957 to 1993, the former Oyster Bay served in the Italian Navy as the special forces tender Pietro Cavezzale . Likewise, the loader should keep the magazine as full as possible so that weight will be evenly distributed and the gun will be fed steadily. Know where your CO2 release valves are. Practice your signalling (semaphore and blinker). When disassembling, keep each gun and its parts together rather than tossing them into a common stock pile. 6. Gear should not be piled or stowed on top of them. Lacking replacement, use plexiglass cut from chart house ports. HTML tags are not allowed. Learn the connections and valves. They each received the Silver Star under General Order No. There is one case on record where they had to sweep up the pieces of what once had been a bee-utiful PT because some lunkhead started his engines while floating in the middle of that 100 octane stuff. 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. If, in emergency, you must use the old-type funnel, be sure that you make a good ground for your hose, funnel, and chamois. Sneakers are good for coral fishing. T.P.-2, Pointers On Turbine Operation The World War II Database is founded and managed by TECHNICAL PUBLICATION NO. Test fire each batch of ammunition. In temperate zones and especially in the Tropics any food particles left about will attract insects and bugs. The unexpended CO2 will leak away. Covers or rags in the barrel have caused explosions while firing, so be sure such things are removed before firing. A 37-mm. We aren't blaming him for being scared but we are blaming him for not knowing his boat. Who knows when a Jap sub will pop up? 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. Maps. 8. Don't let the weather get in. Squadron 22 was operating with the British Coastal Forces, and saw action along the northwest cost of Italy and southern coast of France. A knife is carried by every good sailor. Keep your paint thinned down. The secret of keeping healthy in the tropics is primarily, be clean! Games. Many gunners think the bulkheads are "pay chits". 10. 6. PT men need not be urged to fight-it's their routine. 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. It is preferable to use your ram rod first with both guns. No one can go after the kit if it is in the middle of a burning boat. Transmit as little as possible to expedite traffic, to reduce confusion, and to avoid enemy interception and RDF tracking. These projectiles are very sensitive. Study our planes and ships and those of the enemy. All three of these men were injured on previous patrols and were not on board when the PT-109 was sunk. All Rights Reserved. I have also been working on assembling who was on what PT Boat crew list. As in every drill you must know your station and the equipment to take with you. monitor stations on land and they have made many experiments with VHF type of equipment. Loose projectiles can be fired, but they will be short on range and lacking in accuracy. PT Boat Crew Accommodation Three officers and 14 enlisted members can fit on a PT boat. Rockets.-Rockets are coming into use more and more each day. Don't full load the gun until signal is given. The ride lasts approximately 90 minutes. Do little things first when you are losing r. p. m., such as checking plugs or loose wires instead of tearing down reverse gears, etc. 1. Serving in the Pacific during the War, she returned to serve at a Sacramento air base at . and attacked shipping and protected our ships during the war. The hints given here will acquaint you with the methods used in combat areas to make this the terror antibarge gun: 1. If any unusual growths or barnacles or "animals" are found report it to sick bay. PT-370 was a 70-foot Canadian boat and only four such boats were built. 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. This little booklet is to help you achieve that one purpose. ", 1. Polmar, Norman and Samuel Loring Morison. Your refrigerator can make ice cream, ice cubes, and frozen delights (especially good is frozen fruit cup). Then if separated each can strike in the proper direction. The prime rule is: "Don't give up the ship." Make use of the knowledge that will save you much pain and sleep. Originally Posted by RCBoater. Don't forget, a cold drain tube is usually the best indication of a leaking fuel pump seal. Built at Miami Shipbuilding Corp, she was immediately consigned to the USAAF and was designated P-619 (P boat like at PT Boat). The torpedoman should know his torpedo and launching gear thoroughly; but do not depend on him alone. 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. The loader should continuously tell the gunner how many rounds he has left so that the gunner can keep his eyes glued to the target. 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. Boats from Ron 22 participated in the Invasion of Elba on June 18, 1944, where PT-305 sank a German Flak lighter. First, it is aiming to offer interesting 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. WW2DB site administrators reserve the right to moderate, censor, and/or remove any comment. Aerosol bombs are used to fumigate the galley effectively. Its full-load displacement was 56 tons. It is a place for work and play. These demons of the deep can be used against both surface craft and subs. 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. Inspect the pipe carefully, especially after your boat has been in commission over 8 months. Aside from the actual firing of the guns the important thing is the preparation. Square away your finances before you go away. (jg.) Keep it clean; and dry it out every day. Lighter with flints and wicks. He said: ww2dbaseHowever, his counterparts at Washington, DC, United States did not agree. Washington: Brassey's, 1998. We hope that visitor conversations at WW2DB will be constructive and thought-provoking. Allot most of your money so you will not get caught or tempted by the card sharks and dice shooters. Description: USA Navy Officers and sailors with clothes, objects and guns. This will stop the torpedo immediately. Have insurance and will squared away. 12 handkerchiefs. Only nine PT boat hulls survive today, some on display in museums such as the PT Boat Museum at Battle Cove, Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. America invested heavily in capital ships in the inter-war years, concentrating on battleships and carriers that could project power across the deep oceans. 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. You will learn to depend on it. This type of practice, "blind cocking and blind loading" is invaluable. Percentage-wise, this made a high loss ratio, but with the US Navy's attitude that PT boats were expendable, the loss ratio could said to be low. In Service Notes (: Lost) PT-10-19 1940-43 Transferred to UK PT-20 Class The waters were rough that night (a member of the PT-41 crew remembered the night's sail was "a combination of bucking bronco and wallowing tub"), which significantly slowed the boats. Port bow, underway. 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. Tropical fresh water, unless treated (chlorinated) properly, is dangerous both for drinking and bathing. The fantail is the best place for this, but do not use the ammunition boxes as scrub boards. PT 109 was one of the boats left behind. Hand mirror that will not rust. 4 20-mm antiaircraft gun mounts. Index: Pictures of United States Navy Ships 1775-1941 Index by Ship Name AA1 (SS52), renamed T1. If you lack a towing bridle the sampson post will suffice. For inquiries about military records for members of the World War II armed forces, please see our FAQ. Remember that a PT is exposed to moisture from both the sea and the atmosphere. The generator is a luxury as well as a necessity. Version 3.00. 8. Take your shoes and socks off at least every 24 hours. 5. ], 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. Think of yourself and your shipmates. Black Light: Is the only exposed light topside that is turned on during patrol. Have your life jacket on, have attached in some manner, a small flashlight waterproofed with rubber sheaths, whistle, a mirror, and your 45-caliber pistol strapped on loaded with a clip of 45-caliber tracer. Remember your mask is issued only for protection against war gases. Three loose lag screws, a heavy strain, and bingo-you've lost a cleat. How they start is not quite evident. 8. Swimming trunks. 7. Such an accident is well to discuss here for it is in fact "abandoning ship", though involuntarily. Know your spot and be there. Be sure that all fire extinguishers, especially the hand ones, are full to capacity. 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'. My Uncle Vernon Arthur Manley was killed on PT 320 in the . PT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. Be proud of your boat. Educational correspondence courses. Instead, pull back on the handle again and try to clear the jam that way. Do not pull lock frame to the rear except as a last resort. You boat's speed depends to a great extent on the bottom condition. It is a dry, clean spot and accommodates much ammunition. The PT boats in Ron 27 carried out multiple missions, saw a lot of action, and suffered casualties. Docked beyond the PT boats are USS POTOMAC (AG-25) and CUYAHOGA (AG-26). After heavy weather missions, collisions, or severe jolts against a dock or shipside you may find much to report. The rockets when disassembled are a very dangerous fire hazard. Many of the smaller boats were eventually removed from combat roles and used as utility vessels (also known as small boats). The Japanese called them "Devil Boats". Port stern quarter, underway. 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. The puncturing of your gas tanks is not usually the cause for explosion. PT Boats Statistics. Your dividers are to pick off distances with and not to prick holes in the charts. Remember it's the simple, common-sense things that are important. 18. 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