This fire-fighting apparatus combines foam with water, thus making it an ideal smotherer of any type fire. I have also been working on assembling who was on what PT Boat crew list. Crew's Quarters.-This will be your home. Shoestrings. Also everybody has clothes to wash. Over 33 million records are contained in this database. 30-Cal. Squadron With this knowledge should come the confidence that you with your boat can outgun, outmaneuver, outrun, outfight, any comparable enemy and often a much larger enemy. Swim only in water approved by the sanitation officer or medical officer. 2. A well-painted deck usually will keep it dry. 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. The gunner and loader who drill in the daylight with their eyes closed are doing a wise thing. Who knows when a Jap sub will pop up? Elco boat PT-41, commanded by Lieutenant John D. Bulkeley of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three, took them off of the island bastion of Corregidor. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. Keep oil at the proper level in the recuperating cylinder-use only U. S. Army Spec. This is a plastic model kit of a 1/35 Scale Set of WWII German Front-Line Infantymen made by Tamiya. The guns must fire when you want them. Many glasses have been shattered in this way and replacements are almost unobtainable. Treat all sores and scratches (especially coral scratches) immediately with iodine or mercurochrome or alcohol. 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. Carry a couple. Your feet must breathe. They must be kept in a ready-to-go condition and placed on the fuel dock completely set up. 1. The gun is easily maintained. Band aids are always helpful. Rides are offered only on Saturday with limited availability. TECHNICAL PUBLICATION NO. The first enemy you will encounter, is ignorance-your ignorance about PTs. Get your instructions. Take a sounding before dropping the hook (anchor). There is generally another boat in your vicinity to give assistance. 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". Strong springs should be kept in your feed pawls. 9. Refueling is perhaps the most dangerous operation and consequently has the most rules: 1. Patch cracks and ruptures in the fabric promptly. It always helps to note that your boat is far superior to anything near its size. 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. PT-370 of MTB Squadron 18 on patrol in the Philippines, circa Nov 1944. One Elco boat,PT 617, survives at Battleship Cove, Fall River, Massachusetts. 5. Bullnose.-The bullnose is used to run your lines through when at anchor, moored alongside another boat, or when moored alongside a dock. However, this text was captured by optical character recognition and then encoded for the Web which has added new errors we wish to correct. Square away your finances before you go away. Salt water corrodes the cases and moisture can make your primers useless. PT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. Performance curves prove the books are right. After every possible effort to save your boat has failed, your first duty is to complete your destruction bill. Both AP and HE have tracer. It happened in Tulagi and two men blew up with it. 1. 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. As long as you take care of it-it will take care of you. 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. PT boats operated mainly at night for two reasons: (Pot-bellied RR guys in overalls, civilians in suits, RR work crews, etc.) Aerosol bombs are used to fumigate the galley effectively. The latter called "Prima Cord" (white or light core) burns at the rate of 20,000 feet per second. Your rocket launching and electrical equipment require even greater care than the other equipment aboard-watch over it and keep it in readiness for that big moment. Kennedy's actions to save his surviving crew after the sinking of PT-109 made him a war hero. 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. PT 373 Crew 1945 From the early months of 1945 through the Japanese surrender in August of that year, PT Squadron (Ron) 27 was very busy in the South Pacific. Keep your vessel well painted. Dry cells must be kept dry. Don't get into the raft. 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. You may have a slow number and not know by just looking at her. Herbert Stadler, USNR, the boat captain, was killed; Ens. Incidents mentioned above are not so common as the infections that can be acquired from swimming in tropical waters. 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. Note how reverberations shake the gunner's body. McMahon died Sunday at an Encinitas convalescent home in northern San Diego County, where he lived for the last 15 years. Put your name on the canteen issued to you. Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. 5. Get it from your O. N. I. officer. 11. Heavy objects dropped on them, such as gun barrels and magazines, will crack the glass and induce serious leaks in the overhead. Sampson Post.-Is indispensable in anchoring. Left and right drive rods are not interchangeable. A man standing. Lt. (jg) John F. Kennedy, USNR, was in command when PT-109 was rammed by a Japanese destroyer and sunk. An open-head pump underway is-like having a hole in your bottom. 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. Sewing kit. 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. 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. Your refrigerator can make ice cream, ice cubes, and frozen delights (especially good is frozen fruit cup). 5. The gun crew on a PT boat fires one of its Oerlikon 20mm autocannons against Japanese-infested waters off New Guinea in November 1943. Don't clutter up the beaches near your anchorage with tin cans. However, to get the highest holding power of the anchor you must pay out enough line to do the job. 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. want to. Particularly important is the hatch between lazarette and engine room. Although more 80-foot Elco boats were built than any other type of motor torpedo boat, other types were built by the U. S. The British-designed 70-foot Vosper boats which were built for Lend Lease fired 18-inch torpedoes. It is possible, though, for both to be disabled at the same time and both must evacuate. Also bear in mind that finding and destroying the enemy is more important than a hot pot of Joe. The primer end of the shell must be snug against the magazine-push them aft. On a high trunnion gun, the loader should be both strong and tall. Know how to start a torpedo manually and how to stop it, and know the tools and their location so that you can lay hands on them immediately. Though a comparatively new weapon in naval warfare, PTs have operated in every theatre of war and have proven themselves an important part of the fleet. Four such pumps are issued to each squadron. Port bow, underway. Rub her down and speed her up. It is a tricky operation and should be done speedily and with ease, especially in the dark. Dress it and do not go swimming. If this tube is cool while the engine is running it is probable that your fuel pump seal is leaking. Allot most of your money so you will not get caught or tempted by the card sharks and dice shooters. Port stern quarter, underway. 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. and useful information about WW2. A PT is different from any other man-of-war in that every man aboard must know his boat from stern to stem. The ability of your boat is amazing. Study them. (3d print model). Remove the ogre and replace with new wood and plenty of wood preservative. If any unusual growths or barnacles or "animals" are found report it to sick bay. Maybe you can prove to the boys that Sheboygan is on the map. When disassembling, keep each gun and its parts together rather than tossing them into a common stock pile. Oil buffers on both guns should be closely teamed for synchronized firing. They will, only if you have done your drills so that you can do everything automatically. Torpedo Director: Can be used as a pelorus for taking relative bearings as well as for its primary use. It cuts off the chart-house lights whenever the cockpit hatch is opened, provided that the proper chartroom switch has been thrown. Oceangoing tug. He may serve you breakfast in bed some morning. If you are in doubt as to the purpose or usage of a piece of equipment, don't hesitate to ask. All parts of the Flux Gate Compass must be insured against disturbance and moisture. Keep the sound phones in good shape. WW2DB site administrators reserve the right to moderate, censor, and/or remove any comment. Roll it up when stowing it, rather than creasing it, for creases make it crack and soon you have a leaky, uncomforting canopy. The magazine is quite heavy. MK VI weaponry. X in the Solomons effectively scared a Jap destroyer that was bearing down on a PT by using a depth charge. Division B included PT-109, PT-157, PT-159 and PT-162. magazine with no tension on it. Legal Notices and Privacy Policy They were from 78 to 80 ft. 2. All visitor submitted comments are opinions of those making the submissions and do not reflect views of WW2DB. Gas vapor is what you have to fear most. 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. Starboard side. T.P.-8, Pointers on Damage Control Sniff for gas fumes, particularly when starting the engines. How they start is not quite evident. Aside from the actual firing of the guns the important thing is the preparation. (Personal Safety) 1. Vents.-Not to be used as cleats. T.P.-3, Pointers on Steam Systems and Their Auxiliaries A PT can and has taken on everything from canoes to battleships. 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. Pies, cookies, and cakes flow from this modernistic kitchen if you've got a happy cook. He's likely to be temperamental and have his moods. Ventilate your feet, expose them to the sun's rays occasionally. Instead, pull back on the handle again and try to clear the jam that way. It will be unusual for you to go out on patrol alone. If you cannot get the projectile out in a few seconds, secure the gun for about 5 minutes. The valve should be closed when not under way. Everyone should know how to stop a HOT RUN. The latter contains a wealth of information and is well illustrated. 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). 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. Towing Gear.-Also called "bridle and pendant". PT boats were the perfect weapons to act in the role of barge busters. 3. C. Peter Chen of Lava Development, LLC. Higgins PT boats were sent to Russia and Britain at the start of WW2 before the United States became directly involved. Band aids. The secret of keeping healthy in the tropics is primarily, be clean! Put one in your life jacket. The scratching irritation is terrific and the raw sores created by scratching are excellent entry spots for other foreign bacteria causing serious complications. No one can go after the kit if it is in the middle of a burning boat. Swimming is great exercise and there are zones prescribed for it. Wherever He Can Be Found. This space is also a good spot in which to stow canned goods and your spare anchor, as well as spare soap and toilet tissue. ww2dbaseAt the end of WW2, of the 531 patrol torpedo boats built, only 69 were lost, including losses to enemy fire, storms, accidents, friendly fire, or simply being worn out. 7. Gasoline and gasoline vapors can flow to any part of the boat through the bilges. Don't forget, a cold drain tube is usually the best indication of a leaking fuel pump seal. E. L. COCHRANE, If you want to die or want to get that I-want-to-die feeling, just fail to take your anti-malaria doses. 4 trousers (dungarees, etc.). 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 You may earn high-school and college credits through this medium. Follow the instructions on the bottle ! A PT is the fastest warship afloat. Hence, it must be used to give efficient operation. 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. Don't forget to look under the lower deck plates. TM2C Raymond L. Starkey. The list follows, in the raw: 12 sets underwear. "Tulagi rot" is another nonmedical name for this ailment. Chun, Victor. Every rule and precaution set up by the Navy usually has been originated because of some tragedy in the past. One of the crew, 25-year-old Andrew Jackson Kirksey, became convinced he was going to die and . Too many men have been killed and injured because of this hazard. Page 394/395. If you lack a towing bridle the sampson post will suffice. Be sure that prior to any imminent action all magazines are on full tension at 60 pounds. Sun glasses. Leaky rudder post packing can let in quantities of water. Another thing, you will want to keep your boat's sides clean of lye stain. Also, if a vessel has a permanent crew with a commanding officer assigned, it is more than likely a ship. Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). The tools are more accessible and the bulkheads below decks will be much cleaner. Shake and check your blankets before you turn in. Hogwash people. All equipment should be run at least 15 minutes a day. A PT galley is much more than that. A screw thrown through your bottom will fill up your lazarette in short order. III or IV is as fine a mask as there is. The Lux Hand trigger-release extinguisher can be used several times without loss from leakage. Some served off Normandy during that invasion. They may be sucking your blood and injecting a disease into you for hours unless you inspect your body for them. They each received the Silver Star under General Order No. Cockpit.-This "flying bridge" is the center of the boat. Keep these tight. Always swim in pairs. 11. He needs help at meal time. They've fired the imaginations of boaters young and old for decades. On one patrol, a Japanese floatplane spotted the PT-109. 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. Three hundred and thirty men died during WWII . Check cables and plugs occasionally for corrosion. 4. Do not overwork your boat by useless jockeying. These projectiles are very sensitive. You have the best equipment available. You can't paddle or sail a crippled PT with any degree of speed or accuracy. Remarkably vivid descriptions of how, where, and when to enjoy such feasts are given in confidential publications available to you. All three of these men were injured on previous patrols and were not on board when the PT-109 was sunk. Index: Pictures of United States Navy Ships 1775-1941 Index by Ship Name AA1 (SS52), renamed T1. 2 pairs of shoes. Great attention must be paid to gas leaks both inside and outside of the engine. The PT-305 is the world's only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat in operation today. Observe the no smoking rules. Forcing will make the jam worse. Fresh water tanks should be inspected. Rubber plugs are also very helpful for jagged holes in the stacks, exhaust manifolds, and other lines carrying water, oil, and gasoline. 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