Are there any Elco PT boats left?
Are there any Elco PT boats left?
Today there are just two fully restored and operational Patrol Torpedo boats, or PT boats, left in the world, and only one of them saw service in World War II.
How thick was the plywood on a PT boat?
Though often said to be made of plywood, they were actually made of two diagonal layered 1 in (25 mm) thick mahogany planks, with a glue-impregnated layer of canvas in between. Holding all this together were thousands of bronze screws and copper rivets.
Did PT 109 have radar?
PT-109 returned to Tulagi for repairs to the foredeck and the replacement of the depth charge. PT boats had only experimental and primitive radar sets through 1943, which were at best unreliable and frequently failed to work.
Did PT boats sink any Japanese ships?
Though few PTs sank major Japanese ships, they enjoyed more success in other operations, including reconnaissance and search and rescue. The boats often harassed and broke up Japanese barge traffic, earning the nickname “devil boats” among the enemy.
How big is the PT boat I’m building?
The PT boat I’m building is at 1:32 scale – the same as the famous Lindberg kit of the PT-109. The build log and plans have been popular with visitors to this site and I’ve received requests for a larger, dual-motor option. Both these plans consist of two sheets.
How tall is the draft of a PT boat?
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. Of plywood and mahogany construction, a PT is light yet strong, lightly armored yet strongly armed. Its draft is seldom over 6 feet thus enabling it to maneuver in shallow water.
Are there PT boat plans for the PT 109?
PT boat plans for the famous PT 109 offered in 1:32, 1:24 and 1:16 scale – buy and download a relatively easy-to-build semi scale blueprint of an Elco 80-footer. PT Boat Plans Skill Level: Intermediate
When was the Know Your PT boat created?
“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. This booklet was created months before the end of a deadly, bitterly fought war with Imperial Japan.
