Keep it clean; and dry it out every day. Of plywood and mahogany construction, a PT is light yet strong, lightly armored yet strongly armed. They are few in number and easily understood. Topic: PT Boat Crew Rosters: texson66 New Member Posted on: Sep 28, 2008 - 5:49pm. Torpedoman. There have been instances where giant clams have held men below the water for an uncomfortably long time. If you are in doubt as to the purpose or usage of a piece of equipment, don't hesitate to ask. Ventilate your feet, expose them to the sun's rays occasionally. 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. Just observe all the rules and all will be safe. Originally Posted by RCBoater. 1. Hello All, Great forum here that I just stumbled upon. For inquiries about military records for members of the World War II armed forces, please see our FAQ. Oil buffers on both guns should be closely teamed for synchronized firing. PT Doctrine, unlike others, is seldom dry-nothing connected with PTs is dry for long. If it is not used (like a man who doesn't take exercise) it gets sluggish and functions poorly, if at all. The best watch straps are canvas (no metal parts). Many glasses have been shattered in this way and replacements are almost unobtainable. 5. Maybe if you knew that "Ace" Eddie Rickenbacker greased and fitted every shell before he ever fired, you would begin to look on your gun, drills, and routine checks as your best friends. Have the first-aid kit topside or on the dock where you can get to it. Make each engine do its equal share of work. Then it travels up the legs to the crotch, armpits, hands, and eyes. Have insurance and will squared away. Your refrigerator can make ice cream, ice cubes, and frozen delights (especially good is frozen fruit cup). Kill your ignorance at every opportunity. A PT can and has taken on everything from canoes to battleships. (3d print model). Galley.-Here is where the "cook" heats up the cans. 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 seldom jams. 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. Soap box for soap (good to keep cigarettes dry). These boats were used early in World War II. PT Consulting was founded to allow me to aid fellow authors, historians and scale modelers as we preserve our heritage and our history. Any added precautions that you learn from your own experience should also be observed and passed along. For the Naval Institute reprints see OCLC 10036394, OCLC 10036390, OCLC 10036385 and OCLC 11099658. Who knows when a Jap sub will pop up? Get it from your O. N. I. officer. T.P.-5, Hang On To Your Line The fantail is the best place for this, but do not use the ammunition boxes as scrub boards. Its features of speed and knockout power have been ballyhooed in the press, not without reason. 11. Prima Cord usually requires a cap to ignite it. Swimming and fishing over the stern are great pastimes. Your dividers are to pick off distances with and not to prick holes in the charts. Notes: * Not assigned to the PT-109 but went along on final mission. The galley pump is the most used and abused pump aboard. He was 84. T.P.-16, Take Care of Your Ship's Salvage Equipment, Copyright 2013, Maritime Park Association. 8. The following is set down in order to emphasize several essential points and matters in the procedure known as "Abandoning Ship". If wrench tight, the hand lever may jam. Sneakers are good for coral fishing. Keep your vessel well painted. Learn how to use it. On a high trunnion gun, the loader should be both strong and tall. The Japanese called them "Devil Boats". This PT-728 vessel is a fully restored Patrol Torpedo Boat from World War II and one of only 12 remaining PT boats in the world - a real treasure for any serious history collector. "Bucky" Harris, William Johnston, Andrew Jackson Kirksey, John E. Maguire, Harold William Marney, Edman Edgar Mauer, Patrick H. "Pappy" McMahon,Ray L. Starkey and Gerard E. Zinser. KNOW WHERE IT IS! Sure, it's a big word and it means plenty. Games. Starboard side. Dead Lights.-Are the ports which give light below decks and cannot be opened. This precaution will give the last few rounds in your magazine an extra push and will prevent jamming. Ignorance is no excuse. To know what is expected of PTs and what you will be doing with them, do not fail to gain all the dope that's necessary to the operation of your boat. This kit is recommended for ages 10 and up. New York: Ships and Aircraft, 1945. Get the feel of the lead line at night and be able to yell out the soundings loud and clear. 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. In reality that type of attacks might had been deployed, but those types of attacks would be rare as high speed attacks would attract too much attention, and even a single near-miss from a destroyer shell would often seriously threaten the integrity of hulls. If you ever spill any gasoline overboard while fueling or during any other work don't even think of starting your engines, main or auxiliary, until the boat is towed away from that spot or until the wind and the sea dissipate the gasoline. A wet, soggy jacket will bring you to the bottom instead of to the top. 20-mm. Fahey, James C.The Ships and Aircraft of the U. S. Fleet. Others, more fortunate, will be seen limping around. Practice this precaution: Sniff for Fumes! Did you enjoy this article or find this article helpful? Keep it on your web belt for going over the side and have it full of water. 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. An open-head pump underway is-like having a hole in your bottom. 5. Practice your signalling (semaphore and blinker). Protect it against dirt and water. Its ultraviolet rays served to illuminate the phosphorous letters and numerals on the instrument panel. Have a compass to find your way if you are in the jungle or adrift in a raft. It is much more fun this way and the pleasure is lasting. A lot of time, money and effort has been expended on these books. 8. Small apertures in your lines occur usually at the joints and couplings. If it is impossible to get your boat off a reef, it should be blown to bits. Flashlights are always useful. Prevent it by wearing ear plugs and by drying out your ears completely after coming out. The Elco boats were the largest in size of the three types of PT boats built for U.S. use during World War II. At about 2:30 in the morning, a shape loomed out of the darkness three hundred yards off PT 109's starboard bow. 7. T.P.-2, Pointers On Turbine Operation Shoestrings. A well-painted deck usually will keep it dry. 10. 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.) It will be your friend only if you know your boat. Check your frequencies often and calibrate properly. 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. Most important, have a painter (small line secured from the bow of the raft to the PT). PT-Boats List of Pacific PT Boats with sinking date, final demise or location today. Watch the gasoline, oil and water temperatures, and pressures. The primer end of the shell must be snug against the magazine-push them aft. It is not reliable at all times. Lockers: For stowage of MP (Multi-Purpose) light, blinker gun, and batteries (dry cells). First, it is aiming to offer interesting Keep charts in order, clean, and do not erase reefs or allow water to eradicate them. Index: Pictures of United States Navy Ships 1775-1941 Index by Ship Name AA1 (SS52), renamed T1. However, this text was captured by optical character recognition and then encoded for the Web which has added new errors we wish to correct. 'Your Navy Mask Mk. A steady push or pull will lengthen the life of the reverse gear and save you work. 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. 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. 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. Don't forget to look under the lower deck plates. I have also been working on assembling who was on what PT Boat crew list. A PT galley is much more than that. PT Boat Crew Accommodation Three officers and 14 enlisted members can fit on a PT boat. US Navy PtBoat Crew pack ww2 USN1-----Description: - USA Navy Officers and sailors with clothes, objects and guns. Dry this gear out at the base after every patrol. Practice all operations, especially cocking and loading, in the dark or with your eyes closed. Paint the towing eye or ring to prevent corrosion and rust. . Not small punctures but gaping holes are the marks left on the enemy by this powerful shell. The Navy maxim, "Keep It Clean", is not just for appearance's sake, but more important, for safety's sake. When you hit something with a 20-mm., you really do some damage. Docked beyond the PT boats are USS POTOMAC (AG-25) and CUYAHOGA (AG-26). PTs operating reasonably close to enemy territory or units can give away their position and valuable information by useless chatter over a VHF circuit. Too many men have been killed and injured because of this hazard. Aside from the usual preparation and care of a 20-mm., the following are helpful hints: 1. It is essential to keep the engine room dry for the batteries must not be permitted to ground out. After experimentation, the first PT boat built in any quantity was the 77-foot type built by Elco. Oceangoing tug. By the end of World War II, 399 Elco PTs had been built. The ability of your boat is amazing. Off the coasts of Africa, Italy and France, the crew fights against the constant bombardment by German forces as the seas become a d Holes in the stacks will pour water into this compartment. These ships are small, fast and agile, and extremely dangerous due to the on-board torpedo launchers. So, keep them handy and ready. Your feet must breathe. Also keep it unloaded on the way to your patrol station. Inspect your mask regularly for defects. PT-370 of MTB Squadron 18 on patrol in the Philippines, circa Nov 1944. So you see it's really very important, for it contributes to the living comforts which are all too few in the Area. Thick, heavy coats will blister and crack. ! C. Peter Chen of Lava Development, LLC. Also bear in mind that finding and destroying the enemy is more important than a hot pot of Joe. Some are strung up like cripples and covered from head to foot with violet paint. Sailing Ships 1 Allegheny (AT19), formerly the Huron. WW2DB site administrators reserve the right to moderate, censor, and/or remove any comment. 14. As in every drill you must know your station and the equipment to take with you. 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. Waterproof it. T.P.-15, Pointers on Fire Fighting A boat believed to be the PT-59, a Navy vessel Kennedy commanded after the PT-109 was sunk, has been mired in the muck off Manhattan for decades. This will differ with every boat. All comment submissions will become the property of WW2DB. A knife is carried by every good sailor. It's usually allowed to hang over the side to soak out. Gas Mask.-Every man in the forward areas is issued a gas mask. Prevention is the best advice. In firing, the lock frame must be fully forward. The Japs complain and admit in official correspondence that we saw them long before they saw us, chiefly because we have the better glasses. Ear plugs are helpful in preventing fungus infection. A knife should always be carried on your person. Your job is to operate engines according to the instruction books. To combat moisture from spray, watertight overhead and bulkheads cannot be allowed to wear or leak. US Navy figures seem to be pretty rare. I have been working on the PT Boaters MIA/KIA list and I have located and/or Identified what happened to them. site is two fold. Gas vapor is what you have to fear most. See special note from Garth. Rather touch it with a lighted cigarette or a drop of iodine or alcohol. Always swim in pairs. The typical Elco PT boats carried one 20-mm Oerlikon cannon at the stern and two twin M2 12.7-mm or 7.6-mm Lewis machine guns mounted on rotating turrets, but the main armament was two or four 21-inch torpedo tubes launching Mark 8 torpedoes that weighed about 1-ton each. Vents.-Not to be used as cleats. 1. Do not use it to wash out cuts or sores. Rockets.-Rockets are coming into use more and more each day. Hence, it must be used to give efficient operation. The few jams that do occur are usually traced to faulty ammunition. 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. 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". Its full-load displacement was 56 tons. 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. Like the bullnose, never allow it to get loose. Allot most of your money so you will not get caught or tempted by the card sharks and dice shooters. Direct hit would often disintegrate entire boats. 4. 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. Knowing how to start the engines and generator is another all-around job for everyone. Some PTs later received rocket launchers. It has or should have the following items in and around it: Blackout Light: An on-and-off switch secured to the hatch. 2 depth charge tracks. 1. Keep these tight. Follow the instructions on the bottle ! 9, "Give me a fast ship, for I intend to go into harm's way. Charging the gun is dangerous for normally the projectile will pull free from the casing. The PT Boat Forum & Other World War II Small Combatants / Message Board. You must watch her if you want to keep her taut. Always try to get the latest issue of 37-mm. Always keep recognition gear ready and in reach. PT Boat Characteristics 1. You cannot use flashlights on deck in the Area. PT-Boats (Torpedo Boats) are some of the most popular subjects when it comes to boat models. Towing rigs have saved boats and men many times in the combat areas. and attacked shipping and protected our ships during the war. If you follow this procedure you may save an eventual major job by a base force. Link Sun glasses. 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. When fired, rockets produce a large blast effect to the rear. The notes following cover most of the armament carried on the boats and an account is given of the experience had with this gear. Malaria is the chief threat to your health not only in the area but in later life. Black Light: Is the only exposed light topside that is turned on during patrol. Keep it in good shape. When one lets down, one of the others has to take added strain and eventually weakens. After heavy weather missions, collisions, or severe jolts against a dock or shipside you may find much to report. Everything must be in perfect operating order. 4. Day Room.-A large place which can accommodate four bunks easily, and another sack set up in the center temporarily. III or IV is as fine a mask as there is. 7. Ammunition must be clean and well covered. 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'. Likewise, observe all the health requirements put out by your squadron doctor. You never know when your enunciators will go haywire. I'm looking for sources for crewmen for my 1/24 sclae PT Boat. 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. This provides the builders specifications for PT 565-624. 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. Stow your mask in a dry place away from excessive heat. Squadron 22 was operating with the British Coastal Forces, and saw action along the northwest cost of Italy and southern coast of France. 1. box. After the war, most of them were decommissioned and destroyed. Your VHF is not as secure as you perhaps assume. The loader must get a rhythm in his task and eliminate groping at night. Demolition outfits should be on each boat. 3. Put one in your life jacket. Ear fungus is perhaps the most prevalent malady contracted from swimming. Cracks in paint around structural members will show movement. Should rocket launchers be installed on your boat, you will be equipped with a firing panel for firing the rockets. Stow in it the suggested signaling gear. Do not follow through with the charging handle or try to push it back to "in battery" position. Detail Specifications For Building Motor Torpedo Boats, 1944. Rides are offered only on Saturday with limited availability. Strong springs should be kept in your feed pawls. When not in use should be carefully folded and stowed in a dark cool place. 17. 2. Take a musical instrument if it can stand the gaff. All three of these men were injured on previous patrols and were not on board when the PT-109 was sunk. T.P.-10, Shallow Water Diving Kennedy's actions to save his surviving crew after the sinking of PT-109 made him a war hero. Swim only in water approved by the sanitation officer or medical officer. Please refrain from using strong language. 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. Hence the necessity for a good freeze or reefer. 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. 43. 6. Boats from Ron 22 participated in the Invasion of Elba on June 18, 1944, where PT-305 sank a German Flak lighter. Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. 15. They will, only if you have done your drills so that you can do everything automatically. Study our planes and ships and those of the enemy. It is teeming with minute organisms and slime. Another distinction is that the time fuse is ignited more easily with a match than the Prima Cord. Jason Y. Depth Charges.-Though seldom used, they are always good passengers to have along. Note, however, that taking up on fastenings must be done all at once-in one session-and when waterborne. Try it on-make the proper adjustments for a good fit. It is to be expected that they are aware of our approximate frequencies. Learn them and make allowances. 3. All parts of the Flux Gate Compass must be insured against disturbance and moisture. 2. Pumps are difficult to get. TECHNICAL PUBLICATION NO. If it jams, Charge It, Charge It! 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 deck of the cockpit should be kept clean. USS Amberjack (SS 522) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Amberjack (SS 522). Huckins was but a small manufacturer, and built only 18 examples for use in rear areas only, such as the Panama Canal Zone. Docked beyond the PT boats are USS POTOMAC (AG-25) and CUYAHOGA (AG-26). Don't let the weather get in. OCLC 38853885. 2. See, feel, and think about every piece of equipment on the boat. 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. It means PT Doctrine-the "red hot" dope about the boats for Y-O-U from those who know. This disease appears generally on the feet (between the toes) at first. **. 9. You have plans of your boat on board which will show the fastenings. Electrolysis will eat holes in the pipe carrying salt water to the head. Towing Gear.-Also called "bridle and pendant". They each received the Silver Star under General Order No. 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. 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. It is possible, though, for both to be disabled at the same time and both must evacuate. It is a tricky operation and should be done speedily and with ease, especially in the dark. There is a handy operating manual which can be used to good advantage. 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." Countless engineers have saved themselves and their shipmates and their boats just by observing this one rule: Sniff before you turn on any switch! Small Arms.-Will be in your gunnery locker. How they start is not quite evident. He needs help at meal time. Though their primary mission continued to be seen as attack of surface ships and craft, PTs were also used effectively to lay mines and smoke screens, to rescue downed aviators, and to carry out intelligence or raider operations. However, the release valve on your large portable extinguishers is not so reliable. Use your plans for minor repairs by ship's force. Know where the linkage is and how to rig the auxiliary tiller. Wash your clothes frequently. "Be Prepared" is not just a Boy Scout motto, it is the watchword of every fighting ship. Serving in the Pacific during the War, she returned to serve at a Sacramento air base at . Once used they should be refilled as soon as possible even though only one tenth of the bottle was used. Band aids. The engines as well as the engineer need plenty of air. Rocks and "nigger heads" have stunned many men. Lt. Its flexibility, ease of firing, destructive power, and flat trajectory make it a grand gun against targets at moderate range. The only heat on PT boats came from the stoves located in the galley, which was a small alcove off the crew's quarters. Drewitch was injured on June 30, 1943 when a depth charge was dislodged and came through the deck landing on the bunk above him. Forcing will make the jam worse. Don't get into the raft. E. L. COCHRANE, Dry them well-especially between the toes. ! Get the feel of the gun, the magazine, their every part and get the rhythm in cocking, loading, and firing. Check bore for "clean bore." She's wearing a variation of the camouflage scheme known as Measure 31/5P. Slipping on deck, stepping on loose expended shell casings, and sudden jolts have flung many PT men into the sea. With accommodations for 3 officers and 14 men, the crew varied from 12 to 14. LTJG John F. Kennedywas the first commanding officer ofPT 59after the conversion. Cockroach races are swell to watch but not when the race course is your bread box. If you lack a towing bridle the sampson post will suffice. 3. The best method is to dump garbage overboard at sea, taking care that cans are punctured. 8. A tick or sucker should not be yanked off. A song session is always welcome under a South Sea moon. I found a site for Ron 11 and their boats. The boat on hearing or seeing the noise or flashes will immediately reverse course and pick you up. German Machine Gun Soldier Crew 1/35 Scale Plastic Model Military Figure Kit $13.50 $10.40 SALE 23% Off Tamiya # tam35184 Add To Cart Wish List the text to move, but the text will remain roughly where it is in the original Surprisingly, 43 PT Boats were lost due to accidents, friendly fire, or sea conditions. 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