A total of 11 pt boats, and 2 experimental pt boat hulls in various states of repair, survive today in the u. The game combines key elements of a strategic, tactical and action simulator. It was small, fast, and inexpensive to build, valued for its maneuverability and speed but hampered at the beginning of the war by ineffective torpedoes, limited armament, and comparatively fragile construction that limited some of the variants to coastal waters. On september 1, 1985, pt boat 617 went on display at the private nonprofit battleship cove in fall river, massachusetts. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A pt boat short for patrol torpedo boat was a motor torpedo boat used by the united states navy in world war ii. Pt boats in action, sink japanese barges off new guinea pt 152, 1943 full wwiipublicdomain.
While this site concentrates on the physical aspects of the pt boat, be sure to read the accounts on the veterans stories page and check other websites on the links. Misinformation about pt boats is fairly common and something i dont want to be guilty of spreading. Two basic and distinctly different types of pt boats were built for combat with the predominant pt, the 80foot long elco boat, and the slightly. World of warships free online warships game, play naval.
Members and visitors reading andor participating in this pt boat forum must agree to the following use terms. Pt boat world dedicated to the history and the future of the pt boat torpedoboats including us, british and kreigsmarine pt boats, inc. Pt boat fleet through photographs, many of them in color. Santiago 15,december 1941 pt 31 grounding subic bay 20,january 1942 pt 32 scuttled sula sea,march 1942 pt 34 airplane cauit island 09,april 1942 pt 35 demolished cebu island 12,april 1942 pt 41 scuttled mindanao 15,april 1942 pt 44 surface craft pacific 12,december 1942 pt 43 surface craft guadalcanal 10,january 1943 pt 112 surface craft. It was not until the late 1930s that the usn began an initiative to select a. Kennedys final action was on the night of november 16, when he took pt59 on an uneventful patrol. The pt boat forum has 562 registered users with 38701 messages, consisting of 4762 topics and 33939 replies.
All the underwater adventures can be now recorded with waterproof action cams and the details can be easily shared on social media to impress other friends. This 80page volume chronicles the evolution, use, and eventual destruction of the u. Fight with each other, assemble in fleets of highspeed torpedo boats, submarine chasers, submarines and river monitors. According to an afteraction report dated 12 december 1941 from the commanding officer of pt squadron one to the commander of the pacific fleet. Germany or russia, with action taking place in the atlantic ocean and the mediterranean in the south gambit stand alone. Pt boat model boat plans sheet 2, with deck house layout and templates. Pt boats also laid mines and smokescreens, coordinated seaair rescue actions, and conducted intelligence and raiding operations. Since the enemy consists of 12 different kinds of ships plus airplanes, if the action gets to be more than you can handle alone, radio for assistance from friendly pt boats or planes. Pt boats in action, sink japanese barges off new guinea. On the night of november 5, kennedy led three pt boats to moli point and choiseul bay, where they attacked japanese barges.
The boats also used a lot of high octane gasoline for their size, making them too expensive to operate for a peacetime navy. The game, unfortunately, is flawed by complex mechanics, scripted missions and blurry focus. Pt boats knights of the sea can take you into an action adventure game that youll surely enjoy. If not, such individuals must leave this forums website immediately. Some of the latest designs of action cameras allow users to capture photos and videos from any angle and the results will be of. Pt boats knights of the sea is a marine action simulator that challenges you to be in charge of a mosquito fleet of the allied forces, russia or germany during the height of the world war ii. A few weeks later, on april 8, pt34 and pt41 attacked the japanese light cruiser kuma off cebu, the philippines. Coverage includes elco, higgins, and huckins boats.
Pt tenders and base support the pt officers and crews had some of the best trained and dedicated support teams in the us navy. Pt boats is dedicated to a small group of little known but perhaps some of the most daring naval combatants of world war ii. Pt boats with supply ship, 1943 pt boats were a variety of torpedoarmed fast attack craft used by the united states navy in world war ii to attack larger surface ships. By using this forum, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owners and moderators of any claims andor. Pt boat plans for model boat building building model boats.
Knights of the sea is a naval action simulator that places gamers in charge of a mosquito fleet of the allied. Taylor attempted to reverse the engines, but it did not free. Knights of the sea has many fine elements and could reward patient naval enthusiasts. Pt boats filled an important need in world war ii in shallow waters, complementing the achievements of greater ships in greater seass. Pt boat engine room walkthrough tour of higgins pt658 in portland or duration.
All us navy motor torpedo boats pt boats of world war ii. Woodenhulled, 80 feet long with a 20foot, 8inch beam, the elco pt boats had three 12cylinder. Much of this destruction 121 boats occurred at pt base 17, on samar, philippines, near bobon point. Pt boats war history documentary these boats were wwiis most heavily armed fighting boats. Gene kirklands pt boat website, united states navy pt boats of world war ii. The pt boat squadrons were nicknamed the mosquito fleet. Gunfleet is an online mmoshooter, inspired by the different countries mosquito fleets of the first and second world wars. Engage in action in the solomon islands during the period that the actual pt109 skippered by then lieutenant jg john f. In what national geographic called a poorly planned and badly coordinated attack, 15 boats with 60 available torpedoes went into action. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Concentrating on the actions, tactics and strategy of coastal forces, the book also.
The elco boats were the largest in size of the three types of pt boats built for u. Volunteers restore world war ii torpedo boat youtube. The attack held every hope of success as the pt boats closed in on their prey. Pt is the us hull classification symbol for patrol torpedo. Pt boats giant killers part 1 of 3 by dick washichek. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Out of 531 pt boats that were in service during world war ii, a total of 26 were lost because of enemy action. Although they were the smallest us combat vessels of the war, they. The sailors assigned to the pt tender ships were highly skilled machinists, cooks, and craftsmen who used their talents to. Pt boats in action, sink japanese barges off new guinea, 1943 pt 152. Six of the squadrons boats were moored together at berth s at the submarine base.
It was small, fast, and inexpensive to build, valued for its. Pt boats giant killers part 2 of 3 by dick washichek. Kennedys pt109 were sent to intercept the tokyo express supply convoy on 2 august. Another engagement occurred in blackett strait when a force of 15 pt boats, including ltjg john f. This gorgeous sim lets you live the life of a pt boat crew member during world war ii. Pt 109 was one of the hundreds of motor torpedo boats pt of the pt 103 class completed between 1942 and 1945 by elco naval division of electric boat company at bayonne, new jersey. Know your pt boat folks, know your pt boat, july 1945, was created very near the end of ww ii to use as an introduction to pt boats for crews in training. Pt 617 was added by the national park service s national historic landmarks and the national. After a brief introduction to american pt boats, doyle covers the elco 70footer, their 80foot model, the 70foot higgins boats and the littleknown 78foot models built by the huckins yacht company. Knights of the sea is a naval action simulator that places gamers in charge of a mosquito fleet of the allied forces, russia or germany during the height of world war ii. At massacre bay off attu in the aleutian islands, three mtbs motor torpedo or pt boats and a pby catalina refuel from the uss gillis on june the navy made sure refuelers like the gillis were in place where and when needed. This need for small, fast, versatile, strongly armed vessels does not wane.
Pt boats giant killers part 3 of 3 by dick washichek. These lists, generously provided by steve laroe, detail the famous pt boats of the wwii era. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Knights of the sea is a marine simulation, in which the player takes control of a war. This booklet was created just before the end of a deadly, bitterly fought war with imperial japan. World war ii navy action story with romance to boot. The player must choose whether he decides to help the forces of sprzymierzonym, russia, or germany. The pt boats made a second run, spotting a third barge. Surprisingly, 43 pt boats were lost due to accidents, friendly fire, or sea conditions. They would, however, eventually claim their fair share of tonnage by wars end. David doyles pt boats in action is a marvelous, 64page overview of the elco, higgins and huckins pt boats that saw service in world war ii. Ptboats list of pacific pt boats with sinkingscuttling date of final demise or location today. A pt boat short for patrol torpedo boat was a torpedoarmed fast attack craft used by the united states navy in world war ii. Pt boats built of wood held inherently potent firepower and were, by and large, much cheaper to produce than her larger steel sisters.
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