Historic WWII Elco PT-Boat For Sale (Restoration Candidate) (Kin

Of the nearly 400 small fast versatile wooden Patrol Torpedo boats which were built around WWII only a handful survive to the day. PT 48 is the only remaining 77 Elco PT-Boat and a member of the heroic WWII Mosquito Fleet . With its stylish look cold molded cabins reverse S bend stem it was once of the first successful ELCO designs.PT 48 has arguably spent more time in the combat zome than any other PT boats in existence from October 11 1942 to August 7 1944 and is officially credited with sinking IJN TERUZUKI. A combat highlight while on patrol with PT 109 (led by John F. Kennedy) PT 48 was damaged by high seas and rescued by PT 109 and the use of a hand pump.The rich battle record of PT 48 is an intrinsic part of US history. Early after her 1941 launch and shortly shortly after Pearl HArbor PT 48 aggressively attacked enemy vessels in the Solomon Islands Guadalcanal and Funuati.This vessel is not currently running and is a great restoration candidate.Serious inquiries only. Price upon request.

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