Question on MTBs

Hylander_1314 · 07-19-06, 12:51 AM

Just finished my books on PT Boats, and found that most of the boats used in the Atlantic (Europe), and Mediterrainian theaters were the Higgins boats. Not to say the ELCOs weren't there, but they were mainly used in the Pacific, and from '43 on were used more for "barge busting" than ship attack, the rare events, like the Phillipines Invasion being the exception. And I was wondering if there were plans to add the Higgins 78 footers or not?

Also as the war progressed, mortars and depth charges, and rocket lainchers were added, as were an assortment of small and medium caliber guns. Light weight "roll-off" torpedo racks, and a 37mm cannon from the Airacobra to the forecastle.

07-19-06, 12:51 AM	#1
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Question on MTBs Just finished my books on PT Boats, and found that most of the boats used in the Atlantic (Europe), and Mediterrainian theaters were the Higgins boats. Not to say the ELCOs weren't there, but they were mainly used in the Pacific, and from '43 on were used more for "barge busting" than ship attack, the rare events, like the Phillipines Invasion being the exception. And I was wondering if there were plans to add the Higgins 78 footers or not? Also as the war progressed, mortars and depth charges, and rocket lainchers were added, as were an assortment of small and medium caliber guns. Light weight "roll-off" torpedo racks, and a 37mm cannon from the Airacobra to the forecastle. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------