U.S. PT boat on attack transport ship, Atlantic Ocean, circa 1944
Description:
U.S. PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat on Attack Transport ship during Atlantic crossing; sailors visible. Circa 1944
See also 2011.178.069
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Date:
1944
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From the service of James Christian Mountcastle, XO (Executive Officer) of RON 35 (Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 35). He was captain of the boat PT-516 "The Flying Gini." Every photograph in the collection has a stamp on back reading "WWII-1944. PT Boat Squadron 35. Lt. J.C. Mountcastle."
Geography:
Atlantic Ocean
Latitude:
1.000
Longitude:
-40.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Torpedo boats--American--Atlantic Ocean
Warships--American--Atlantic Ocean