Motor torpedo boat PT-617, Military museum ship at Battleship Cove, Fall River, US.
The PT-617 measures 80 feet in length and features three Packard engines capable of reaching speeds up to 40 knots at maximum power.
Built by Electric Launch Company in 1945, this motor torpedo boat represents the most utilized PT boat type by the United States during World War II.
The PT Boat Museum maintains this vessel as a testament to naval engineering and military innovation from the World War II period.
Visitors can explore the motor torpedo boat's interior, exterior, and weaponry systems during guided tours at the Battleship Cove maritime museum complex.
PT-617 contains four Mark 13 torpedoes, multiple gun installations, depth charges, and rocket launchers within its mahogany-constructed hull structure.
Location: Fall River
Length: 24 m
GPS coordinates: 41.70528,-71.16333
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:13
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