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Clock MK-1
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I know the Elco had a MK-1 Navy Clock located in the Helm area. I have not however seen one of these clocks located in the same spot for the Higgins Pt Boat. I have a clock which was donated to my exhibit from PT-199, although no idea where it was located. Any ideas.
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Feb 25, 2013 - 3:14pm
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Frank, I know for sure that there wasnt a clock in the helm area on the Higgins. I would assume there would be one in the chart house, but have never seen one in any photos and no mention in any drawings. I asked Jack Hughes from the 308 and he thought maybe in the crews quarters on the aft bulkhead. I have never seen any photos of this either. Another spot that I would guess would be over the CO's desk.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Feb 28, 2013 - 6:01am
Total Posts: 181 | Joined: Jun 8, 2010 - 6:21pm
Bob, I have heard that there was one of these clocks in the engine room of the HIGGINS PT BOATS, and I too thought the most logical place would have been the chart house, but again I could not locate any photo's of the clock in this area. Maybe my buddy Jerry might have the upper hand in this discussion.............
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Feb 28, 2013 - 7:20am
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There is a built in clock in the instrument panel in the engine room. I have seen in one picture a seperate clock, like the one you mentioned hanging on the bulkhead next to the instrument panel. But have seen no other pictures like this.
Bob
Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Feb 28, 2013 - 9:02am
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