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» Topic: PT 109 Movie Boat
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All;
Frank had a very interesting post on his Facebook page yesterday.
Apparently, according to Dana Barlow, after the movie wrapped up, the boat was towed to “Blue Lagoon” near the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant in Miami. After about a year some vandalizing delinquents set the boat on fire, and it burned to the waterline.
Well, it sure looks like it’s still there..

Attention: Experts here who helped me prove PT 59 was still there after USCG swore up and down it was destroyed and removed…..What are your opinions about this famous Movie Boat?? Check out the photos from Google Earth:

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Take care,
TED



Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jan 24, 2023 - 7:07am
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I have always wondered what happened to them also (I think there was three converted). I hope that is the boat there and it can somehow be salvaged...expensive no doubt but worth the effort...



Posted By: Rock55 | Posted on: Jan 24, 2023 - 9:52am
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Rock;
Yes there was 3 boats, but according to the local, this is the 109 movie boat.
Take care,
TED[:-cheers-:]



Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jan 24, 2023 - 6:26pm
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Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jan 24, 2023 - 7:33pm
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I was looking on Google maps and see where you are talking about. The Blue Lagoon seems to be practically inaccessible to boats. I do see a small dock associated with a Condominium complex/apartments, with a couple of small pontoon boats docked there. The only other access for a boat is from the Tamiami Canal and under a couple of bridges into the Blue Lagoon. I wonder if boats are discouraged from going into the Lagoon? It might make it difficult to get up close to the wreck. Another option would be to pull off the right side emergency lane of the toll road expressway leading to the airport. That seems to be even more sketch than the boat. Good luck in your adventures!

Jerry Gilmartin
PT658 Crewman
Portland OR

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Feb 8, 2023 - 3:58pm
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Maybe this map will help, you can zoom in pretty tight! www.google.com/maps/place/94th+Aero+Squadron+Restaurant/@25.7853416,-80.2879718,51m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88d9b9dd314dc1e5:0xea61285f3cc2fc1c!8m2!3d25.7850705!4d-80.2875954!16s%2Fg%2F1tj46q9s All I see is a P-38 Lightning, made out of fiberglass, and some trucks? Cheers. Dennis



Posted By: Stearman | Posted on: Feb 8, 2023 - 8:09pm
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Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Feb 15, 2023 - 6:19am
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Jerry;
More than likely, the boat was towed there prior to all the area build up. Highway access and walking in seems only viable option.
Take care,
TED



Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Feb 15, 2023 - 6:19am
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Thanks Ted! That is what I was thinking as well. You pressed submit button 4 times i see! Patience grasshopper! Press Once and wait.

Jerry Gilmartin
PT658 Crewman
Portland OR

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Feb 17, 2023 - 3:31pm
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