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Topic: MK56 gun mount on PT 617 |
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alross2
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 Posted on: Jan 20, 2023 - 4:39pm
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At one point, a MK56 gun mount was (incorrectly) mounted on PT 617, This mount was fitted to the PBR MK2 during Nam and looked nothing like the correct MK17 mount. A group is restoring a MK2 and is looking for this unit. Anyone know if it is still on 617 or where it is?
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Travis B
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Posted on: Jan 22, 2023 - 7:07am
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My wife and I took a private tour of PT 617 back in March 2022. The mount is located on the starboard side of the boat near the stern against the wall.
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TED WALTHER |
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Posted on: Jan 22, 2023 - 7:18am
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Travis ;
Now that Don Shannon is no longer at Battleship Cove, it’s hard to get updates. Do you have more photos of your visit you can post?
Take care,
TED
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Travis B
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Posted on: Jan 22, 2023 - 9:33am
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The visit to Battleship cove was amazing. Here are all the photos I took while I was there.
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Travis B
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Posted on: Jan 22, 2023 - 9:34am
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Travis B
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Posted on: Jan 22, 2023 - 9:35am
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Travis B
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Posted on: Jan 22, 2023 - 9:35am
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Travis B
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Posted on: Jan 22, 2023 - 9:36am
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Travis B
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Posted on: Jan 22, 2023 - 9:36am
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Travis B
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Posted on: Jan 22, 2023 - 9:41am
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Also stopped at Melville RI, I found the plaque but the torpedo and gun were missing next to it. I made PT Boats Inc aware of the situation. Does anyone know what might have happened to the torpedo and gun that were on display??
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