A PT is the fastest warship afloat. Osceola WI: MBI Publishing Co., 1999. ** Cartoon Removed From Web Version By Editor. 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. The latter contains a wealth of information and is well illustrated. The only heat on PT boats came from the stoves located in the galley, which was a small alcove off the crew's quarters. Make the most of it. Preparations for those already having the infection are available at sick bay. Its limited range of visibility makes it ideal for night work. Know your spot and be there. Take care of the one you have. The hints given here will acquaint you with the methods used in combat areas to make this the terror antibarge gun: 1. Jungle sores or ulcers are as dirty and uncomfortable as they sound. Keep it in good shape. In particular see Appendix C, "PT Boat Order of Battle," which includes hull numbers, designer/builder, completion date and disposition when known. Wherever He Can Be Found. Be sure to check website at www.savetheptboatinc.com. Stow in it the suggested signaling gear. All parts of the Flux Gate Compass must be insured against disturbance and moisture. 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. When at anchor the bullnose will keep the bow of the boat facing the wind and at all times it will keep the lines from chafing against the side of 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. The deck of the cockpit should be kept clean. Maps. It is preferable to use your ram rod first with both guns. If it is not, mosquitoes, snakes, scorpions, centipedes, and other venomous creatures can get in. T.P.-15, Pointers on Fire Fighting Don't rub off the blue tint. Model without base too. At about 2:30 in the morning, a shape loomed out of the darkness three hundred yards off PT 109's starboard bow. Keep charts in order, clean, and do not erase reefs or allow water to eradicate them. In addition to the balsa raft, each boat is equipped with two 7-man 'lubber rafts which are ideal for abandoning ship. 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. The prime point to remember is load the shells at the proper angle- nose canted downward. Do not follow through with the charging handle or try to push it back to "in battery" position. Others, more fortunate, will be seen limping around. Link However, the release valve on your large portable extinguishers is not so reliable. Version 3.00. This precaution is particularly applicable with a 20-mm gun. Unload the magazine when returning to base. However, this text was captured by optical character recognition and then encoded for the Web which has added new errors we wish to correct. The ability of your boat is amazing. We have left all but one of these offensive stereotyped images in this online version. HTML tags are not allowed. Study them. The same with your "fish" ("torpedoes", to the landlubber), the smoke-screen generator, and the depth charges. The PT boats in Ron 27 carried out multiple missions, saw a lot of action, and suffered casualties. 2 depth charge tracks. If a hot run cannot be stopped, run to the bow of the boat. If you cannot get the projectile out in a few seconds, secure the gun for about 5 minutes. Gasoline fumes may be anywhere in the boat. There is a whole new world of fantastic beauty open to you a few feet below the water's surface. Useful thinking can earn you a rate. 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. If so, please consider supporting us on Patreon. The prime rule is: "Don't give up the ship." 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. manual. Particularly important is the hatch between lazarette and engine room. Fungus infections are very prevalent in the Area. Don't get into the raft. magazine with no tension on it. PT-10 Class (Elco): Displacement: 33 tons Length: 70' Beam: 19'11" Draft: 4' Speed: 39 knots Armament: 4 21" Mk VII torpedoes; 2x2 .50-cal Browning M2 mg Complement: 17 Packard liquid-cooled engines (3); 1,200 hp No. The torpedoman should know his torpedo and launching gear thoroughly; but do not depend on him alone. Built for the USN in 1943, this AVR served as a crash boat in the Pacific for the duration of the War. Use your plans for minor repairs by ship's force. Flashlight. Cockpit Seat: Just abaft the wheel, is ideal for the footsore. There is a handy operating manual which can be used to good advantage. Not small punctures but gaping holes are the marks left on the enemy by this powerful shell. They are written by men recently returned. A brush full of paint today will keep disintegration away tomorrow. Gas Mask.-Every man in the forward areas is issued a gas mask. The rockets when disassembled are a very dangerous fire hazard. monitor stations on land and they have made many experiments with VHF type of equipment. site is two fold. Ef. Before going over the side be sure you have all necessary gear lashed inside the life-rafts. Covers or rags in the barrel have caused explosions while firing, so be sure such things are removed before firing. ww2dbaseSources: American Caesar, United States Navy Naval Historical Center, US Patrol Torpedo Boats, Wikipedia. Keep binoculars in good shape. She saw service in World War II . Like the radio gear, operate it daily. 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. Your feet must breathe. 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. Oil for cleaning can be either 2110 or 2190. Dirt from the cockpit has often clogged this drain. During the war, the PT-305 sank three enemy . We have not attempted to correct any errors found in the original document. Pies, cookies, and cakes flow from this modernistic kitchen if you've got a happy cook. ww2dbaseWith that said, however, PT boats in WW2 were more often deployed against barges rather than warships, which explained why most boats were retrofitted with machine guns and cannons. 4. Details on the boat's construction are given on page 357, MTB Manual, 1943. Many glasses have been shattered in this way and replacements are almost unobtainable. When you have your own boat your GQ Station will be well known to you, so there is no need to rehearse the various positions. 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. Learn them and make allowances. Accidents can and do happen. Flow of gas must cease before you disconnect grounding wires. Always have a bucket of water on hand. Panel Cover: A square piece of canvas which can be neatly rolled over the instruments to protect them from water and sunlight. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. How to fight a PT is a great study. It is a place for work and play. 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. Made famous by Kennedy's PT109 service in WWII, these boats were high powered (3 Packard V12's !) Hello All, Great forum here that I just stumbled upon. 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). It will not protect you from smoke or carbon monoxide, or any oxygen-deficient area. OCLC 38853885. 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. Thank you. It's like Emily Post in Reversia, or courtesy turned inside out. Do not make a radio check when leaving for patrol. Be sure the valve is shut after the bowl is flushed or else you will start to ship water. This fire-fighting apparatus combines foam with water, thus making it an ideal smotherer of any type fire. The case may arise where any officer or man aboard will have to fire torpedos and handle them on deck. 2-36D. After it is issued to you, keep your own life jacket. 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. They can be transported to any location in a short period of time. If checking cell's interior through the inspection door-, 2. They accommodated 3 officers and 14 sailors, though a typical complement was between 12 and 14. Some of the latest engine operation dope can be obtained from the "Bureau of Ships News Letter-Motor Torpedo Boats" which appears at irregular intervals. Small pocket compass (with magnifying glass if possible). 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