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[StartQuote] I'm sorry to report that I haven't any info on PT 283 other than she was converted into a gunboat with PT's 284 and 285 in January / February 1944 by the Tender USS Argonne and that she was sunk on St Patricks Day in March 1944. Following the 283's loss PT- 282 was converted into a gunboat as a replacement. The majority of info on Garths web site concerning the Ron 23 Gunboats was received through coorespondence from Richard Haspel, skipper of PT-284, the boat and crew on the scene to rescue some of 283's crew. I was very fortunate that Mr. Haspel had retained his notebook on the conversion of his boat which were very helpful at determining the configuration of these unusually armed craft. PT's 285 appearence was gained through recollections of the boats skipper Wilbur ( Rocky) Pooley and a majority of the crew serving on 285 as a gunboat. The 285 Gunboat photo featured in Garths website was the only shot I was ever able to find. So Far. Wayne Traxel[EndQuote]
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