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Added PT-728 'Thomcat'

This 72' Vosper PT boat PT-728 'Thomcat' is the 498th addition to the website.
Currently having her hull replaced inside the Liberty Aviation Museum, Port Clinton, OH

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PT-617 completed

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.

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PT-617 launched

On 28 July 1945, Motor Torpedo Boat PT-617 was launched at Electric Boat Co., Bayonne, NJ.

 

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PT-796 commissioned

79 years ago today, on 17 July 1945 PT-796 was commissioned

 

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PT-796 decommissioned

53 years ago today, on 7 July 1970, Higgins Industries built PT-796 was decommissioned.
MuseumShip at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

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PT-796 launched

76 years ago today, on 23 June 1945, PT-796 was launched at Higgins Industries.
MuseumShip at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

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PT-305 launched

On May 27 1943, PT-305 was launched by Higgins Industries in New Orleans.
MuseumShip at The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, LA

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PT-796 laid down

On 3 May 1945 PT-796 was laid down at Higgins Industries.
MuseumShip at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

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PT-305 laid down

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

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PT-617 laid down

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

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