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PT Boat World presents historical information about the PT Boat along with tips and techniques for modelling World War II Naval Craft. ... Historical facts about the PT Boat...
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www.ptboatworld.com/documents.htm
www.ptboatworld.com/documents.htm
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Higgins was working on a 76 foot design (PT 70) and Huckins was developing a 72 foot boat (PT 69). Eventually all three companies would build PT boats for the war effort. However, just prior to the start of the war, the Navy Department held competition trials known as the "Plywood Derby".
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www.ptboats.org/20-01-05-ptboat-001.html
www.ptboats.org/20-01-05-ptboat-001.html
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When you receive these records, please share copies with PT Boats HQs. This info will help build our PT Boat historical archives. ... CLICK HERE FOR THE; DETAILED PT BOAT INFORM ATION SECTION;
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www.ptboats.org/
www.ptboats.org/
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The Model PT Boat Site ... Where's Rob McCarthy's site gone? Yahoo groups - yuk - Rob is (or was) building a full size PT Boat but had run out of funds! ... Links to other PT Boat related sites...
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www.pt-boat.com/links.html
www.pt-boat.com/links.html
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PT boat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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PT Boats were a variety of motor torpedo boat (hull classification symbol "PT", for "Patrol Torpedo"), a small, fast vessel used by the United States Navy in World War II to attack larger surface shi...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PT_boat
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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid" - Gen Eisenhower. ... Somali Pirates: Fishing Boat Taken to Pirate Port...
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www.eaglespeak.us/2009/09/sunday-ship-history-pt-boat-r...
www.eaglespeak.us/2009/09/sunday-ship-history-pt-boat-re-run.html
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PT boat - Class history ... A Wisdom Archive on PT boat - Class history ... PT boat, PT boat - Class history, PT boat - Cultural Impact, PT boat - Elco, PT boat - Higgins, PT boat - Others, PT boat - Service, Motor Torpedo Boat British, E-boat German...
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www.experiencefestival.com/pt_boat_-_class_history
www.experiencefestival.com/pt_boat_-_class_history
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US Navy PT Boat Lists ... Naval History Info Center ... PT Boat Losses...
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www.hazegray.org/navhist/pt/
www.hazegray.org/navhist/pt/
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Since the U.S. produced the heavier and longer 21-inch torpedoes, the U.S. Navy wanted a larger PT boat. After experimentation, the first PT boat built in any quantity was the 77-foot type built by Elco. ... Nelson, Curtis L. Hunters in the Shallows: A History of the PT Boat. Washington: Brassey's, 1998. OCLC 38853885.
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www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq60-5.htm
www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq60-5.htm
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