In 1937 Six MTB's constructed by the British Powerboat Company were already in the charge of the Royal Navy and on their way to Malta.
It was this design that Elco bought from the BPC and renamed PT 9 and it was a derivative of this design which the USN purchased. At least this what i've read, still they are beautiful boats both the PT's and the MTB's.
My uncle worked at Elco in Bayonne,its a shame the yards ae no longer there but in this video I seen a guy who looked like him too bad he passed away I wish he could see this.
nice video but they dont say who build the first, and till WW2 and in WW2 the best, fast, amored, and strongest WW2 PTs ... and this wasnt the USA, and who sunk the most ships with PTs ? this wasnt the usa, too ...
I wonder if anyone remembers that 4 aluminum hulled PT boats were built? The last of these in commission with the US Navy was designated DR-1 when I served with the outfit using it for recovery of remote controlled aerial targets. I rode it off VA Capes just once in 1980. DR-1 had its own unique history. I am not sure what happened to it after I left Fleet Composite Squadron Six, DR-1's owner/operator
@Lorkiff PT-8 was built at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Louisiana was built entirely from aluminum but did not pass the speed acceptance criteria for use as a PT Boat for the U.S. Navy due to its weight. She was reclassified as a harbor patrol boat for the duration of the war. Just an FYI that I discovered, I don't know if it was the ship you sailed on or not, yet I wanted you to know what I had found Thank you for your service to our country and the people of the USA. Take it light
I looked at the photos of PT 8 and it is NOT the one I was on. There are several differences in the hull structure. At the time I left, it was being refitted with 4 V12 diesel engines. I do know the original engines were Rolls Merlins (on DR1) but these were removed after it was transferred back to the navy from Secret Service where it served as the chase boat for Kennedy's yacht. You are most welcome. If anyone does know the fate of DR1, I would like to know.
@001kb I goofed when I replied to you. I signed in on my other account. The older one (Lorkiff) is not an account I actively use any more. So the "You are most welcome" remark is from the person you thanked. I served 14 years, 7 month, and 26 days (funny how those numbers become so darn meaningful in later life) and bailed out as an AT1 (avionics tech). VC6 was incredibly different from the rest of the navy that the 5 years spent there is still fondly remembered.
god this is so cool, I didnt realize they were so big tho.. I thought they were like 34-38 ft not 70,77,80 ft.. Ive wanted a PT BOat for a long time, they are so cool and haul ass
@jaratt85 The WWI boats (mainly sub chasers for UK) weight 300tons w/ speeds between 23-27kt. The first plan for WW2 PTs were 55' long, the second plan was for 70'. Eventually the PT achieved its design length of 78-81 ft and had to be able to go 41+kt at 50tons, most were able to do well over that speed. The PT had highest firepower/ton. They had 3000gal fuel capacity, at max speed all three engines consumed 500gal/hr at 41+kts at 23kt consumption was 200gals/hr.
Thank you...I am very fond of PT's and I thouroughly enjoyed the series... what a beauty these boats were. They must have smelled great below deck, when they were brand-spankin' new. I have spoken to a few guy who served on PT's and they said the sound of the engines at full throttle was one of the most beautiful sounds they ever heard. Peace.
a wooden speed boat was not exactly high tech. most any country had P.T.'s common tech. it's just the U.S. Navy where they had their most famous service. rescueing General macArthur, Attacking the Tokyo express in the solmons, scouts at Sariago straight.
In 1937 Six MTB's constructed by the British Powerboat Company were already in the charge of the Royal Navy and on their way to Malta.
It was this design that Elco bought from the BPC and renamed PT 9 and it was a derivative of this design which the USN purchased. At least this what i've read, still they are beautiful boats both the PT's and the MTB's.
SuperDougiedoo 1 month ago
My uncle worked at Elco in Bayonne,its a shame the yards ae no longer there but in this video I seen a guy who looked like him too bad he passed away I wish he could see this.
TheRalphus666 1 year ago
nice video but they dont say who build the first, and till WW2 and in WW2 the best, fast, amored, and strongest WW2 PTs ... and this wasnt the USA, and who sunk the most ships with PTs ? this wasnt the usa, too ...
Kordax21 1 year ago
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trigga1uk 2 years ago 2
I wonder if anyone remembers that 4 aluminum hulled PT boats were built? The last of these in commission with the US Navy was designated DR-1 when I served with the outfit using it for recovery of remote controlled aerial targets. I rode it off VA Capes just once in 1980. DR-1 had its own unique history. I am not sure what happened to it after I left Fleet Composite Squadron Six, DR-1's owner/operator
Lorkiff 2 years ago
Google this Sir.
81' 1938 US PT Boat PT 8
This one is for sale and I would buy it if I could...
Craig
craiginfiniti 2 years ago
@Lorkiff PT-8 was built at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Louisiana was built entirely from aluminum but did not pass the speed acceptance criteria for use as a PT Boat for the U.S. Navy due to its weight. She was reclassified as a harbor patrol boat for the duration of the war. Just an FYI that I discovered, I don't know if it was the ship you sailed on or not, yet I wanted you to know what I had found Thank you for your service to our country and the people of the USA. Take it light
--KB
001kb 2 years ago
I looked at the photos of PT 8 and it is NOT the one I was on. There are several differences in the hull structure. At the time I left, it was being refitted with 4 V12 diesel engines. I do know the original engines were Rolls Merlins (on DR1) but these were removed after it was transferred back to the navy from Secret Service where it served as the chase boat for Kennedy's yacht. You are most welcome. If anyone does know the fate of DR1, I would like to know.
Dradonna 1 year ago
@001kb I goofed when I replied to you. I signed in on my other account. The older one (Lorkiff) is not an account I actively use any more. So the "You are most welcome" remark is from the person you thanked. I served 14 years, 7 month, and 26 days (funny how those numbers become so darn meaningful in later life) and bailed out as an AT1 (avionics tech). VC6 was incredibly different from the rest of the navy that the 5 years spent there is still fondly remembered.
Dradonna 1 year ago
god this is so cool, I didnt realize they were so big tho.. I thought they were like 34-38 ft not 70,77,80 ft.. Ive wanted a PT BOat for a long time, they are so cool and haul ass
jaratt85 2 years ago
@jaratt85 The WWI boats (mainly sub chasers for UK) weight 300tons w/ speeds between 23-27kt. The first plan for WW2 PTs were 55' long, the second plan was for 70'. Eventually the PT achieved its design length of 78-81 ft and had to be able to go 41+kt at 50tons, most were able to do well over that speed. The PT had highest firepower/ton. They had 3000gal fuel capacity, at max speed all three engines consumed 500gal/hr at 41+kts at 23kt consumption was 200gals/hr.
take it light
--KB
001kb 2 years ago
could you imagine how great America would be if they had managed to keep such a classy industry
mard420 2 years ago 10
Elco yard is now housing development in Bayonne. They did save the yards crane
jers59 2 years ago
What does PT stand for?
Spurgu87 2 years ago
It stands for Patrol Torpedo.
rifles75 2 years ago 4
Thank you...I am very fond of PT's and I thouroughly enjoyed the series... what a beauty these boats were. They must have smelled great below deck, when they were brand-spankin' new. I have spoken to a few guy who served on PT's and they said the sound of the engines at full throttle was one of the most beautiful sounds they ever heard. Peace.
shuggy1110 2 years ago
they had airplane motors. Imagine the guts it took to attack a cruiser with a wooden speed boat.
kdraper2007 2 years ago
The PT's were powered by a drivitive of the WWI Liberty engines. Each boat had 3 engines,
Aeroplnut 2 years ago
Excellent!
viewingut 2 years ago
They're really cool when you see them in person. They have some at Fall River, Ma.
Scorponok2009 2 years ago
Are we not showing the enemy how.....
scottishdrummert2p6 2 years ago
a wooden speed boat was not exactly high tech. most any country had P.T.'s common tech. it's just the U.S. Navy where they had their most famous service. rescueing General macArthur, Attacking the Tokyo express in the solmons, scouts at Sariago straight.
kdraper2007 2 years ago
great machines!!!
willysMB1945 3 years ago
thank you for posting, great videos.
doosh711 4 years ago
Thanks form Croatia.
LatiTea18 4 years ago
I didn't realize that PT boats were big in the Balkans.
radio187 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this set.
jrodnj 4 years ago