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Thanks for cleraring that up

Was there a difference between PT and PTC designations?

Posted By: PPF | Posted on: Oct 24, 2010 - 6:25am
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PT was the USN designation for a motor torpedo boat while PTC was that for a small sub chaser. The two were not interchangeable.

The 63' craft originally intended for the USN were designated PTC, while those destined for Russia from the outset were designated RPC .

Detailed information on these boats can be found in:

Lindley, David and Terry Holtham. CRASH BOATS 63ft AIRCRAFT RESCUE BOAT (Part One).

Al Ross

Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Oct 24, 2010 - 8:42am
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