Stuffing rags and clothes in them will make them useless, especially in the engine room. Hoagland, Edward D.The Sea Hawks: With the PT Boats at War. Generally, he's a good gunner, too. Don't forget, it is a fine weapon, but only the weapon, while you are the warrior who through your knowledge can make it a valuable asset. 2. You may have a slow number and not know by just looking at her. 7. When PTs operate in sight of land, special care must be taken in VHF transmission. Books on geography are surprisingly interesting. 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. When disassembling, keep each gun and its parts together rather than tossing them into a common stock pile. Check cables and plugs occasionally for corrosion. The PT Boat Forum & Other World War II Small Combatants / Message Board. Originally conceived as antiship weapons, PTs were publicly, but erroneously, credited with sinking Japanese warships during the early months after Pearl Harbor. For an object lesson, go into a sick bay in the Area and see the poor blokes that failed to observe the rules. A long-handled, stiff-bristled brush will do the job. When a jam occurs, souse the breech and barrel. You boat's speed depends to a great extent on the bottom condition. This gun may be operated by an officer or gunner on the bridge. Some day you may have to use them to help start the generator. The PT 109 crew consisted of John F. Kennedy, Leonard J. Thom, George H. R. "Barney" Ross, Raymond Albert, Charles A. PT Doctrine, unlike others, is seldom dry-nothing connected with PTs is dry for long. US Navy PtBoat Crew pack ww2 USN1. T.P.-13, About Clean Oil 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. Henry Farrow, USN Completed 19 July 1942 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 exercising will limber up the parts and dry them as well. Higgins PT boats were sent to Russia and Britain at the start of WW2 before the United States became directly involved. Then if separated each can strike in the proper direction. The PT-305, known as the USS Sudden Jerk, was built in New Orleans by Higgins Industries in 1943. Depth Charges.-Though seldom used, they are always good passengers to have along. It is a necessity in tying down the boat awning while at anchor. But first comes some necessary dope concerning those drills that always seem so dull. You will probably be out of the States a good many months. Holes cut in marine shoes and in sneakers have helped numerous such cases. This description was much in line with the typical image of the PT boat in combat, but it was largely over romanticized. OCLC 830202. Be prepared. A PT can and has taken on everything from canoes to battleships. Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). ** Cartoon Removed From Web Version By Editor. "-JOHN PAUL JONES. 5. 4. So don't gripe if the galley must be secured to give the needed juice to the radio equipment. Cleaning and light oiling of the barrel and block are all the servicing required. Be sure the valve is shut after the bowl is flushed or else you will start to ship water. 8. Give power-of-attorney to trustworthy person. Allies armies.- Thick, heavy coats will blister and crack. The gun is easily maintained. you'll be able to see how the intrepid Belafonte crew lived when they set out to find the Jaguar shark. They are few in number and easily understood. The tendency is for the gasoline to accumulate around the hull, particularly the mufflers. 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. Is there a internet based source for Pt crew rosters? Make yours the best. Try it on-make the proper adjustments for a good fit. There is generally another boat in your vicinity to give assistance. First know the launching gear. Torpedo Director: Can be used as a pelorus for taking relative bearings as well as for its primary use. Model without base too. Dirt from the cockpit has often clogged this drain. After the fall of the Philippine Islands, they continued to play important roles in the Pacific War, and were the centerpieces of a propaganda campaign. Please report any typos, or particularly annoying layout issues with the Mail Feedback Form for correction. Prevention is the best advice. Above all, remember to have your generator running and galley switch "on", when the stove is operated. The only heat on PT boats came from the stoves located in the galley, which was a small alcove off the crew's quarters. PT Boats at War: World War II to Vietnam. Swiss files and chisels or any similar small tools are a great help in smoothing out souvenirs. 4. Be sure all breakages in your bonding system are repaired. For the Naval Institute reprints see OCLC 10036394, OCLC 10036390, OCLC 10036385 and OCLC 11099658. 11. 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. From 1957 to 1993, the former Oyster Bay served in the Italian Navy as the special forces tender Pietro Cavezzale . Know your enemy and your friends. Now don't get scared. 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. It is preferable to use your ram rod first with both guns. Sun glasses. Don't forget your clips of 45 cal. These demons of the deep can be used against both surface craft and subs. Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. Don't be like one boot who ducked down inside his "armored" turret during an attack and then later when he discovered that the turret was made of 3/4" plywood he fainted. Cockpit Seat: Just abaft the wheel, is ideal for the footsore. 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. 5. The story of Kennedy and PT-59 begins on the morning of August 2, 1943, in the Solomon Islands, when PT-109. 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. 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." T.P.-8, Pointers on Damage Control Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. Recock, if it is not or cannot be pushed fully forward. Kill your ignorance at every opportunity. 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'. 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. Black Light: Is the only exposed light topside that is turned on during patrol. ww2dbaseThough PT boats' primary missions continued to be seen as to attack surface vessels, they were also used to lay mines and smoke screens, to rescue downed aviators, and to carry out intelligence or raider operations. US Navy PtBoat Crew pack ww2 USN1-----Description: - USA Navy Officers and sailors with clothes, objects and guns. Allot most of your money so you will not get caught or tempted by the card sharks and dice shooters. Don't let the weather get in. The goal of this They were publicly hailed as the destroyers of several Japanese warships, though the credits were erroneously given. USS Amberjack (SS 522) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Amberjack (SS 522). Early Elco boats had two 20mm guns, four .50-caliber machine guns, and two or four 21-inch torpedo tubes. All equipment should be run at least 15 minutes a day. 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. Lighter with flints and wicks. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. There is a handy operating manual which can be used to good advantage. They must be kept in a ready-to-go condition and placed on the fuel dock completely set up. Cleats.-Cleats are used to secure mooring lines to. Cockpit.-This "flying bridge" is the center of the boat. PT boats, which were designed to intercept ships of larger classes, were armed with torpedoes, cannons . Too many men have been killed and injured because of this hazard. Wearing of life jacket is a natural precaution. OCLC 6697444. Oceangoing tug. 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. Once a Jap bullet punctured a refrigerator unit and drained it of all its freon. Over 33 million records are contained in this database. List of all US PT Boats PT Boat Losses PT Boat Bases PT Boat Specs PT Boat Squadrons 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. T.P.-5, Hang On To Your Line Take your medicine and be glad that it is available. See your educational officer or write to the USAFI (U. S. Armed Forces Institute), Madison, Wisconsin. Emphasis is placed on items which will add to your safety, cleanliness, comfort, and well-being. But to be proud of it you must know what it is made of and what it can do. Several of the boats then decided to put armor plate about the refrigerator. They may be sucking your blood and injecting a disease into you for hours unless you inspect your body for them. Appoint a trustworthy lawyer or an intelligent trustworthy friend to take care of things which may come up during your absence (e. g. if you inherited property from a wealthy relative while across). 40-mm Gun.-This gun is best operated with 4 men but 3 men can do a good job. Don't clutter up the beaches near your anchorage with tin cans. It is the first step in killing the enemy. After it is issued to you, keep your own life jacket. Wood paid a visit to the newly restored PT-305 in New Orleans to learn about what goes into making, and remaking, a PT boat, but got a bit more than he . Any added precautions that you learn from your own experience should also be observed and passed along. The ability of your boat is amazing. Refueling is perhaps the most dangerous operation and consequently has the most rules: 1. 14. It is primarily a support and not a sail boat. Take care of the one you have. T.P.-16, Take Care of Your Ship's Salvage Equipment, Copyright 2013, Maritime Park Association. Bullnose.-The bullnose is used to run your lines through when at anchor, moored alongside another boat, or when moored alongside a dock. E. L. COCHRANE, This will differ with every boat. Most popular community and official content for the past week. Put your name on the canteen issued to you. Every rule and precaution set up by the Navy usually has been originated because of some tragedy in the past. Preparations for those already having the infection are available at sick bay. If she's slimy to the touch she needs a scrubbing. Be sure that prior to any imminent action all magazines are on full tension at 60 pounds. Life on a PT boat during wartime could be perilous, and with a small crew of 14 to 17 men under one's command, leading by example and being willing to take . In either case, the training of the Higgins boat crew and the capabilities of their PT boats could mean the difference between life and death in a matter of minutes (as recounted in the dire JF Kennedy situation with this PT-109 ELCO boat). Men living ashore should keep their mosquito netting tucked under the mattress. Your feet must breathe. So everyone must be on the alert for* fumes. They function at medium high speed when the valve is opened. If you follow this procedure you may save an eventual major job by a base force. In addition to the balsa raft, each boat is equipped with two 7-man 'lubber rafts which are ideal for abandoning ship. A PT galley is much more than that. Knowledge is valuable, and acquiring it will make time go faster. near a torpedo when it starts this hot run will have a period of three or four seconds in which he may stop it. This database contains U.S. Navy muster rolls and associated reports of changes for U.S. Navy enlisted personnel who served on U.S. Navy ships or in other naval activities between 31 January 1938 and 31 December 1949. All Rights Reserved. It is essential to keep the engine room dry for the batteries must not be permitted to ground out. Slipping on deck, stepping on loose expended shell casings, and sudden jolts have flung many PT men into the sea. 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." 4. You are burning out the clutch throw-out collar. These ships are small, fast and agile, and extremely dangerous due to the on-board torpedo launchers. Its draft is seldom over 6 feet thus enabling it to maneuver in shallow water. However, this text was captured by optical character recognition and then encoded for the Web which has added new errors we wish to correct. Keep the rounds disassembled whenever possible. (jg.) In temperate zones and especially in the Tropics any food particles left about will attract insects and bugs. The whistle and reflector are useful in signaling. Dust, dirt, fibers, and even hair may cause your gun to jam. You don't need much to make the proper mixture for an explosion. Victory Edition. As a rule your boat will be fairly close to land if you meet disaster on a reef, from shore guns, plane bombing, or naval gunnery. Fountain pens are difficult to get these days. Extra watch straps. These PT boats were armed with four .50 calibre machineguns and four torpedo tubes. Check the primers for obvious defects and particularly note how tightly the casing holds the projectile. Its flexibility, ease of firing, destructive power, and flat trajectory make it a grand gun against targets at moderate range. It is the joy and comfort of every boat in off-patrol hours. Keep binoculars in good shape. Canopy.-A large canvas, which looks like a sheik's desert abode, covers the forecastle in the manner of a huge tent. Other such valuable bits of information are contained in this manual. You may earn high-school and college credits through this medium. A steady push or pull will lengthen the life of the reverse gear and save you work. You must watch her if you want to keep her taut. "No Smoking Signs" always remind you that you need a smoke very much. Keep loose gear-such as oil cans-clear of rudders and steering gear. Your dividers are to pick off distances with and not to prick holes in the charts. After heavy weather missions, collisions, or severe jolts against a dock or shipside you may find much to report. 16. Engine operating instructions are covered in the "Packard Operating Manual" and the "Packard 4M-2500 Marine Engine Construction Operation and Servicing Manual." Use the bilge exhaust blower before starting engines if such a blower is installed on your boat. The Japs have many. Once the sealing cap is ruptured, the valve cannot be closed tightly enough to hold unexpended gas. Your manifold gauge measures the amount of work being done by the engine. US Navy figures seem to be pretty rare. Vents.-Not to be used as cleats. 3. Stow your mask in a dry place away from excessive heat. Above all, understand the difference between the "time fuse" and "instantaneous fuse". 8. Very much like fire, your PT can be your best friend or worst enemy. Don't give away this advantage by having dirty, wet, or shattered binoculars. Swimming is great exercise and there are zones prescribed for it. While there are a number of model RR figures in 1/22.5 scale, they generally seem to be expensive, and not very sailor-looking. WW2DB site administrators reserve the right to moderate, censor, and/or remove any comment. Each man should prepare himself for this possibility. Torpedo Tools: Keep these tools in plain view and within reach of the torpedoes. 2-36D. These accidents may be avoided by frequent dropping of dummy torpedoes from the racks, exercising of the racks with exercising cables which are being provided by the Bureau of Ordnance, and vigilant inspection and lubrication of all moving parts of the rack. Instead, pull back on the handle again and try to clear the jam that way. 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". T.P.-3, Pointers on Steam Systems and Their Auxiliaries The boat on hearing or seeing the noise or flashes will immediately reverse course and pick you up. Keep your engines clean inside and out. "PT" is the US hull classification symbol for "Patrol Torpedo". More pointers: Keep your clothes on and especially your shoes. Like every man-o'-war, a PT is made for only one purpose: To Meet the Enemy and Destroy Him See, feel, and think about every piece of equipment on the boat. No. 4. 3. 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 Straining fenders and lines secured to them will rip them off easily. Ship 's Salvage equipment, Copyright 2013, Maritime Park Association description was much in with. 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