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[StartQuote] I would like to follow up Jerry's post and highlight that drawing W-223 2410, in the collection, shows the recommend Higgins changes to the original specs for PT 5 and 6.
Drawing W-223 2410
The drawing (in my opinion) really captures the differences in hull construction techniques between the two main camps in PT Boat design within the US. The first from folks such as Prof George Crouch and the race boat world, and the other led by Higgins and later ELCO which is more of a mass production method. Both with their advantages and disadvantages that would become apparent over time. I'm sure you are already aware, but I would like to add that PT 1 thru 4 were designed and built as a different type of boat from PT 5 and 6 (and PT 7 and 8) since they were to be small, lightweight boats that could be easily transportable. Having studied PT 3 in detail, you can see a direct lineage all the way back to the two WW1 motor torpedo boat proposals for a scout type vessel that led to the Greenport C270 and the Hickman C378. It was intended that these WW1 vessels would be lifted (fully loaded and manned) from vessels into the ocean to then engage or scout the enemy. Also, just as important as PT Boat hull construction (and design) in my opinion, were the torpedo (and launching) design (and availability), engine development, and propeller (and rudder) design (what seems to be a continuous problem). Together with the ability to dance with the elephants (mainly ELCO), this helps put in context PT Boat development (again in my opinion). [EndQuote]
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