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. A safety plug is secured to the side of the firing panel by a safety chain. Jamming by the enemy is certainly to be expected, so be prepared for it. OCLC 4444071. Different browsers and fonts will cause 9. Extra watch straps. Above all, remember to have your generator running and galley switch "on", when the stove is operated. So keep him in good humor by mess cooking without griping and helping him get supplies. 12 handkerchiefs. This versatility has gained for it an important part in the fleet. Learn your recognition procedure cold. Put one in your life jacket. These demons of the deep can be used against both surface craft and subs. They accommodated 3 officers and 14 sailors, though a typical complement was between 12 and 14. 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. Small pocket compass (with magnifying glass if possible). 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. Link **. Make use of them. Don't forget to pick it up when your boat gets underway. On August 8, 1943 departs Rendova PT Boat Base under the command of William "Bud" Liebenow to rescue the surviving crew of PT-109 from Nauro Island to Rendova. Now don't get scared. Based on a true story, The Rebels Of PT-218 follows the intrepid crew of an American torpedo boat, one of the first to encounter action in the Mediterranean Theater at the height of WWII. Check your allotments. Be sure that prior to any imminent action all magazines are on full tension at 60 pounds. Keep only gas protective equipment in your carrier. Several of the boats then decided to put armor plate about the refrigerator. Slipping on deck, stepping on loose expended shell casings, and sudden jolts have flung many PT men into the sea. This description was much in line with the typical image of the PT boat in combat, but it was largely over romanticized. T.P.-9, Know Your PT Boat Poole, UK: Blandford Press, 1980. jam. The interested reader, that is, those who are supposed to know this phase of PT operation are referred to the excellent publication, MTB Current Tactical Orders and Doctrine, 1945, U. S. F. (Confidential). Washington: Naval Historical Division, 1962. 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. USS Oyster Bay (AGP-6), originally and later AVP-28, was a United States Navy motor torpedo boat tender in commission from 1943 to 1946. 6 shirts. Patrol torpedo boats were fast, heavily armed ships used for cutting enemy supply lines. If she's slimy to the touch she needs a scrubbing. You can't keep her from working, but you can keep her from breaking up. So, whether the enemy be within reach on or under the sea, on the land, or in the air, a PT will attack. Performance curves prove the books are right. Lockers: For stowage of MP (Multi-Purpose) light, blinker gun, and batteries (dry cells). However, this text was captured by optical character recognition and then encoded for the Web which has added new errors we wish to correct. Depth Charges.-Though seldom used, they are always good passengers to have along. 3. A well-painted deck usually will keep it dry. Jason Y. 1. Fountain pens are difficult to get these days. Refueling is perhaps the most dangerous operation and consequently has the most rules: 1. Megaphone: Keep it handy and ready for shouting orders or for listening for planes and other craft. A small undetected leak will fill your bilges in a short time and wreck vital equipment installed there. These projectiles are very sensitive. It aids you in night vision. Take care of the one you have. They often make it into an ideal clubhouse except that smoking is absolutely prohibited in the day room. Torpedo Director: Can be used as a pelorus for taking relative bearings as well as for its primary use. Open valve wide (3 full turns) when in operation. Wherever He Can Be Found. 3. These PT boats were armed with four .50 calibre machineguns and four torpedo tubes. Carry at least two megaphones. 4. They were powered by three fuel-guzzling 12-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engines built by Packard, rated at 1,200 brake horsepower each. They may be sucking your blood and injecting a disease into you for hours unless you inspect your body for them. Topic: PT Boat Crew Rosters: texson66 New Member Posted on: Sep 28, 2008 - 5:49pm. 4. Salt water in this region is usually very unsanitary. How to fight a PT is a great study. Some day you may have to use them to help start the generator. The boat on hearing or seeing the noise or flashes will immediately reverse course and pick you up. If checking cell's interior through the inspection door-, 2. MK VI weaponry. This precaution will give the last few rounds in your magazine an extra push and will prevent jamming. The magazine is quite heavy. 10. 3. Soap, shaving gear (except razors) are usually available. Since these ports are usually boarded up to insure blackout, the plexiglas can be removed and made to serve many such useful purposes. Thus, his theory of using PT boats for the defense of the Philippine Islands was never tested. Do not follow through with the charging handle or try to push it back to "in battery" position. Shake and check your blankets before you turn in. Know where the linkage is and how to rig the auxiliary tiller. 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 A wet, soggy jacket will bring you to the bottom instead of to the top. If you cannot get the projectile out in a few seconds, secure the gun for about 5 minutes. 17. 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. 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. Another distinction is that the time fuse is ignited more easily with a match than the Prima Cord. This is an introduction to PT Boats for crews' in training. 13. Towing Gear.-Also called "bridle and pendant". Every gun has it peculiarities. Don't let them wear down or overheat. 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. It is the only war to clear a jam, and to get the gun set to fire again. When in use, be sure they are not in contact with sharp projections on the deck and protect them from chafing and puncture. How they start is not quite evident. Login / . After the war, most of them were decommissioned and destroyed. site is two fold. 2 pairs of shoes. Likewise, observe all the health requirements put out by your squadron doctor. After experimentation, the first PT boat built in any quantity was the 77-foot type built by Elco. ", 1. Shooting down enemy planes has been one of the most satisfying tasks. Higgins PT boats were sent to Russia and Britain at the start of WW2 before the United States became directly involved. Such an accident is well to discuss here for it is in fact "abandoning ship", though involuntarily. Knowledge is valuable, and acquiring it will make time go faster. Cheap canvas luggage (will not rot or mildew as rapidly as leather and is lighter). Dress it and do not go swimming. It will then probably drop or squirm off. Rub her down and speed her up. 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). Do not make a radio check when leaving for patrol. List of all US PT Boats PT Boat Losses PT Boat Bases PT Boat Specs PT Boat Squadrons Useful thinking can earn you a rate. Vents.-Not to be used as cleats. However, to get the highest holding power of the anchor you must pay out enough line to do the job. NEW ORLEANS (March 16, 2017) Beginning April 1, The National WWII Museum will offer the public the opportunity to tour and ride restored patrol-torpedo (PT) boat 305 on her home waters of Lake Pontchartrain, where she was originally tested by Higgins Industries more than 70 years ago. 1. A tick or sucker should not be yanked off. They are most uncomfortable and can lead to serious impairment of hearing, breathing, sight, and manual dexterity. 18. 19. Excessive heat is not good for this type of binocular, so keep them out of the sun. Nelson, Curtis L.Hunters in the Shallows: A History of the PT Boat. Rubber plugs are also very helpful for jagged holes in the stacks, exhaust manifolds, and other lines carrying water, oil, and gasoline. Your refrigerator can make ice cream, ice cubes, and frozen delights (especially good is frozen fruit cup). 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! Watertight Hatches.-Hatches must be dogged down. Take your medicine and be glad that it is available. Don't forget to look under the lower deck plates. Pies, cookies, and cakes flow from this modernistic kitchen if you've got a happy cook. Grease your wire rope and shackles. This gun may be operated by an officer or gunner on the bridge. The Japanese called them "Devil Boats". 15. U. S. Small Combatants, Including PT Boats, Subchasers, and the Brown Water Navy: An Illustrated Design History. The rockets when disassembled are a very dangerous fire hazard. Try it on-make the proper adjustments for a good fit. Don't clutter up the beaches near your anchorage with tin cans. Of course, there are better ways of feasting on Japs than that but before you can set yourself down to one of those exciting and pleasurable repasts you have to know the "etiquette" of such a banquet. Gear should not be piled or stowed on top of them. 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. If you do not, you will be walking on a mass of sores which often break out on the soles of the feet. 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. Ear plugs are helpful in preventing fungus infection. 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. Cockpit.-This "flying bridge" is the center of the boat. 12. Many of the smaller boats were eventually removed from combat roles and used as utility vessels (also known as small boats). You don't need much to make the proper mixture for an explosion. As mentioned, 199 total Higgins 78-foot boats were eventually built and these included designations PT-71 . Later boats mounted one 40mm gun and four torpedo launching racks. Two basic and distinctly different types of PT Boats were built for combat with the predominant PT, the 80-foot long "Elco" boat, and the slightly smaller 78-foot long "Higgins" boat. Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. Great attention must be paid to gas leaks both inside and outside of the engine. Plenty will depend on your spunk and nerve. KNOW WHERE IT IS! 4. Nature does not grow new noses or new eyes or new fingers. Preparations for those already having the infection are available at sick bay. They are lightweight equipment and not designed to be used as dinghies. Straining fenders and lines secured to them will rip them off easily. Once used they should be refilled as soon as possible even though only one tenth of the bottle was used. You never know when your enunciators will go haywire. Just observe all the rules and all will be safe. Demolition outfits should be on each boat. Do not waste this time. This operational casualty is explained quite fully in the "Packard Maintenance Manual, Bulletin," #17, 1-19-43. This will hold no great danger while the engine is running; but when the engine is secured, gas will seep into the crankcase which may cause explosion and fire when you next start the engine. The Elco boats were the largest in size of the three types of PT boats built for U.S. use during World War II. Band aids. USA Officers and soldiers models on a pose mode. 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. Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). 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. Don't give away this advantage by having dirty, wet, or shattered binoculars. All three men served under Kennedy later on the PT-59. Diving masks can give great pleasure. Megaphone communication between boats in a section should be used to minimize radio transmissions. They were from 78 to 80 ft. 2. PT boats operated mainly at night for two reasons: Off the coasts of Africa, Italy and France, the crew fights against the constant bombardment by German forces as the seas become a d 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.) The scratching irritation is terrific and the raw sores created by scratching are excellent entry spots for other foreign bacteria causing serious complications. We have left all but one of these offensive stereotyped images in this online version. Friedman, Norman. Cockpit Gun.-The "pea shooter" is a very light gun carrying a great amount of tracer ammunition. Compass Cover: Made of canvas, the cover serves to protect the compass face and mechanism from the elements during off-patrol periods. 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. Get the feel of the gun, the magazine, their every part and get the rhythm in cocking, loading, and firing. It means PT Doctrine-the "red hot" dope about the boats for Y-O-U from those who know. the text to move, but the text will remain roughly where it is in the original PT Boat Crew Accommodation Three officers and 14 enlisted members can fit on a PT boat. Patch cracks and ruptures in the fabric promptly. . 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." The models have a circular, elliptical base or other shape (depends on the model). You'll learn to count on "cookie. Three loose lag screws, a heavy strain, and bingo-you've lost a cleat. Don't keep rockets aboard your boat while the boat is tied up at the dock for repairs. They each received the Silver Star under General Order No. 5. Practice all operations, especially cocking and loading, in the dark or with your eyes closed. Also everybody has clothes to wash. 5. She's wearing a variation of the camouflage scheme known as Measure 31/5P. Keep your paint thinned down. 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. 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. TM2C Andrew Jackson Kirksey (KIA) Torpedoman. 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. Rather it is the gas fumes that erupt from around the hole in your tank which are dangerous. Give power-of-attorney to trustworthy person. The paramount rule is: Know Your BOAT. 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. 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. PT boats did more than just carry torpedoes and young men into battle during World War II. The four largest boats (89 ft, 94 ft, 98 ft, 105 ft) were aluminum boats built during the Korean conflict. This provides insight into how PT Boats where used. This exercising will limber up the parts and dry them as well. Victory Edition. Sunlight weakens and fades the phosphorous dials. Take a musical instrument if it can stand the gaff. Instead, these unarmored boats typically approached enemy ships in relative quietness to conceal their approaches, launch torpedoes while hoping the torpedo wakes would not be detected, and escape in high speed only if the targets were hit and the resulting flames illuminated their position. Understand the operation of the rack and also the remote firing circuits. The PT-305 is the world's only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat in operation today. He said: ww2dbaseHowever, his counterparts at Washington, DC, United States did not agree. 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. They finally cleared the minefield by 9.15pm. Leaky rudder post packing can let in quantities of water. Starboard side. These boats were used early in World War II. The danger zone to the rear may be as great as 200 feet rearward and 150 either side of the line of aim. This kit is recommended for ages 10 and up. Unload the magazine when returning to base. Be sure the valve is shut after the bowl is flushed or else you will start to ship water. Sewing kit. PT Doctrine, unlike others, is seldom dry-nothing connected with PTs is dry for long. The squadron acted as a diversionary force in Gulf Juan, and as an anti-E-boat screen in the Nice-Cannes area. If every boat checked on each patrol, the enemy could easily count the number of boats on patrol and learn the strength of the base. General.-From stem to stern do not overlook an item. Rides are offered only on Saturday with limited availability. PT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. Lacking replacement, use plexiglass cut from chart house ports. Check your frequencies often and calibrate properly. Hence, the many fingerprints often found there. 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. 3. 8. 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. It is primarily a support and not a sail boat. Built for the USN in 1943, this AVR served as a crash boat in the Pacific for the duration of the War. 7. Flow of gas must cease before you disconnect grounding wires. Prevent it by wearing ear plugs and by drying out your ears completely after coming out. Bullnose.-The bullnose is used to run your lines through when at anchor, moored alongside another boat, or when moored alongside a dock. Loose projectiles can be fired, but they will be short on range and lacking in accuracy. Sailing Ships 1 Allegheny (AT19), formerly the Huron. 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. It is better to stow gunnery and torpedo tools topside in a watertight 20-mm. Even $1 per month will go a long way! In this online version of the manual we have attempted to keep the flavor of the original layout while taking advantage If any unusual growths or barnacles or "animals" are found report it to sick bay. ww2dbaseHiggins built 199 PT boats for the US Navy immediately before and during WW2. Learn the connections and valves. 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 . Remember, maintenance is much easier than overhaul and repair! Its ultraviolet rays served to illuminate the phosphorous letters and numerals on the instrument panel. 7. The Lux Hand trigger-release extinguisher can be used several times without loss from leakage. Also it covers the glass which glares in the moonlight. III or IV is as fine a mask as there is. Have on hand some wooden plugs for stopping up bullet and shrapnel holes. 43. Air frequently, for shells are subject to "sweating.". First, it is aiming to offer interesting Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Cockpit Seat: Just abaft the wheel, is ideal for the footsore. One of the most important features here is the auxiliary steering apparatus. Stay well clear of them when they are being fired, loaded, or unloaded. The primer end of the shell must be snug against the magazine-push them aft. Be sure the packing is tight and that you do not pump while the faucet is closed. (jg.) 1. Gasoline fumes may be anywhere in the boat. T.P.-4, Get Your Bearings Straight Lieutenant Kennedy rendezvoused his boat with two others, PT 162 and PT 169. Give a Jap station enough transmissions and a shore battery will be laying a shell in your cockpit. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. TM2C Raymond L. Starkey. PT men need not be urged to fight-it's their routine. American PT Boats in World War II: A Pictorial History. Sun glasses. Description: USA Navy Officers and sailors with clothes, objects and guns. 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. 7. shells. You can make no excuses to the Japs for a jammed 50, a weak drive spring, or a 20-mm. 5. Don't get into the raft. Three hundred and thirty men died during WWII . You must watch her if you want to keep her taut. Perhaps the major cause of accidents can be traced to failure to take out the clip. You will do most of your own laundry, so get a Kiyi brush. Details on the boat's construction are given on page 357, MTB Manual, 1943. Remember that the thumb screws securing the holding cables should be hand tight and not wrench tight. No one can go after the kit if it is in the middle of a burning boat. Unnecessary PT transmissions must not clutter up communications of a vital operating aircraft squadron. PT boats crews were also known to be rather informal or even at times "undisciplined", but their ferocity in the face of danger was much respected despite their frequent lack of seriousness. Take your shoes and socks off at least every 24 hours. This precaution is particularly applicable with a 20-mm gun. 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 deck of the cockpit should be kept clean. Study your manifold pressure curves in relation to engine rpm and at no time exceed these values. 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. 10. Have the correct recognition equipment in perfect condition and at hand. By the end of World War II, 399 Elco PTs had been built. The operation of self-bailers is very simple. 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. The list follows, in the raw: 12 sets underwear. Of plywood and mahogany construction, a PT is light yet strong, lightly armored yet strongly armed. A PT operates chiefly at night and any kind of illumination of deck is taboo. OCLC 830202. ww2dbaseThe Elco boats were the largest in size of the three types of PT boats built immediately before and during WW2, totaling 385 boats. This stain can be prevented by tacking a six-foot lathe along each gunwale. In particular, stay well clear of river deltas. 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. The camouflage scheme is an one-off 'design' apparently applied by her crew. Chlorinated water is not pleasant to taste. Games will help to pass the hours. It can have single or double barrels operation. Thank you. He needs help at meal time. Huckins was but a small manufacturer, and built only 18 examples for use in rear areas only, such as the Panama Canal Zone. ww2dbasePT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. The only heat on PT boats came from the stoves located in the galley, which was a small alcove off the crew's quarters. 'Your Navy Mask Mk. Have insurance and will squared away. 2. Square away your finances before you go away. 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 A knife should always be carried on your person. Direct hit would often disintegrate entire boats. ! Ef. 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. 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