"Freshly restored World War II motor torpedo boat,,," Topic
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| Tango01 | 07 Mar 2017 11:49 a.m. PST |
… Restored for rides at Museum. "World War Two PT boat 305 is back in the same dock it was in back in 1943. The freshly restored World War II motor torpedo boat doesn't like to go slow – it's used to racing into the dangers of war.
PT 305 Captain and Restoration Project Leader George Benedetto said that the boat is a challenge and a thrill. More than that, it's a testament to the crews that served on the boat in WWII.
PT 305 was built in New Orleans at Higgins Industries. It sank two enemy ships in WWII…"
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| Andrew Walters | 08 Mar 2017 9:40 a.m. PST |
Extremely cool. To save some time, PT 305 served in the Mediterranean, rides are $350 USD, and the two "ships" sunk were a flak lighter (AA barge) and an Italian torpedo boat. No subs or actual ships. Still a distinguished career, participated in some invasions, etc. |
| Tango01 | 08 Mar 2017 11:03 a.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed the news my friend!. (smile)
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ScottWashburn  | 09 Mar 2017 8:30 a.m. PST |
Wow, I'd love to take a ride on her! As a kid, I was very taken with the PTs, especially after the movie "PT 109" came out. I dragged all of our lawn furniture and big wooden picnic table together to build a play PT boat. Found some long cardboard tubes for torpedoes and I was in business! :) |
| Tango01 | 09 Mar 2017 11:14 a.m. PST |
Me too! (smile)
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