MuseumShip Blog
On 21 September 1945, Motor Torpedo Boat PT-617 was completed at Electric Boat Co., Bayonne, NJ. The boat was assigned to MTB Squadron 42 and slated for service with the Pacific Fleet, but this was later cancelled.
79 years ago today, on 17 July 1945 PT-796 was commissioned
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53 years ago today, on 7 July 1970, Higgins Industries built PT-796 was decommissioned.
MuseumShip at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
76 years ago today, on 23 June 1945, PT-796 was launched at Higgins Industries.
MuseumShip at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
On May 27 1943, PT-305 was launched by Higgins Industries in New Orleans.
MuseumShip at The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, LA
On 3 May 1945 PT-796 was laid down at Higgins Industries.
MuseumShip at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
81 years ago today, on March 30 1943, PT-305 was laid down by Higgins Industries in New Orleans.
MuseumShip at The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, LA
79 years ago today, on 29 March 1945, Motor Torpedo Boat PT-617 was laid down at Electric Boat Co., Bayonne, NJ.
MuseumShip at Batleship Cove, Fall River, MA