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PT 48 att: modelers and everyone else!
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Guys:
Want to rebuild a real one? I just got off the phone with Ken Prescott(Last Skipper of 48 in the zone),
and I have formed a purchase plan with the help of Kim Nielsen of the Navy Museum in D.C. However, I still don't have a designated Museum, because my museum of choice, The Navy Musuem in D.C. has had most of their funding pulled because of the war on terrorism. If you are interested contact me at me E-mail address.
Take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Apr 15, 2008 - 6:16pm
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Details...details!
Grandson of James J Stanton
RON 15 PT 209 and RON 23 PT 243
Check out: www.pistolpackinmama.net
Posted By: newsnerd99 | Posted on: Apr 15, 2008 - 7:32pm
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Guys;
I am afraid it is going to be a weird ride until the end. Honestly, I know where I want to go with this, but I do not know where this is going to go.As I said before funding is a major problem for major Navy museums. However, the curator in D.C. has been in constant contact with me and he was the one who headed up the inspection of PT 48, he has pointed me in this direction, he suggests I approach "Save Our National Treasures" for funding. Because the funding submittals for "Save Our National Treasures" ends on May 28th. I am using my “Life of a Mosquito Boat" which is my version of the life of PT 48, and a copy of the deck log for documentation to substantiate my position.
If you have any ideas please send them.
Thanks,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Apr 16, 2008 - 8:34pm
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I live in the DC area- What are you actually considering? Where are you based?
Posted By: VCR | Posted on: Apr 20, 2008 - 1:59pm
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I am based in Virginia Beach. I am writing up a proposal for "Save Our National Treasures" for funding. if this is accepted we will proceed from there. Because of the situations going on today, I have to plan this in small stages. First is to get the $$$. I have no museum in mind now that the Naval Musuem in D.C. has had all their funding removed. As of this date, I also have no building to put the boat in for work, but since this is such a large area for USN, I am not too worried about this. I refuse to let that boat rot away. I have been after her since 1994.
Take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Apr 20, 2008 - 2:17pm
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Ted-this is a higgens boat-is it local? I don't know the history of all of this-is it mentioned on the board in a previous post?
Posted By: VCR | Posted on: Apr 20, 2008 - 5:38pm
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VCR
This boat is a 77' Elco, one of the first 4 boats to reach Tulagi.
take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Apr 21, 2008 - 8:58am
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Hey Ted,
I think it would look good at the SBU at Little Creek. Weren't they looking for one at one time? maybe they can help too with the $$$?
Ray
Posted By: Ray Wilbur | Posted on: Apr 21, 2008 - 9:06am
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From a Historical view, finding a boat such as this is price-less. Not much out there on the 77 footers. A project of this magnitude requires so much and the person to speak with would be JERRY GILMARTIN. Those boys have lived the dream anfd followed it thru to completion.
What are the details Ted. Is there an asking price on this boat? Is it free of charge? How about a few more details. I would love to see some pictures of what she looks like for sure. As I said before, you can raise millions for an artsy-fartsy building, but try aasking for money to re-do a PT BOAT. I certainly do not want to sound negative, but I am be realistic. Not many folks know what a PT BOAT is, let alone will give money to rebuild one. God as my witness, if I had the large amount of money for a project like this I would spend it, because it has always been my dream to opwn a boat. I guess I will have to settle on an engine.
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Apr 21, 2008 - 11:47am
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Aw Come On Ted,
Just a 77 footer?
Why don't you explain to everyone that PT-48 is the only existing 77' Elco. of Ron 3 (2) that just happens to be a combat veteran that fought the Tokyo Express during the Guadalcanal Campaign. And she was pulled off a reef by PT-109.
You' need to blow the 48's horn.
Wayne Traxel
Posted By: Wayne Traxel | Posted on: Apr 21, 2008 - 6:43pm
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O.K. Wayne give me a few days this week is going to be pretty busy for me, and I will scan what I have and send it to Dick.
Take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Apr 21, 2008 - 7:55pm
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You have to be kidding...a real live Elco? Sure like to see an 80 footer but at this point of my searching the world over....well just about...a 77 footer will do. Just new to your forum...great site.. Thanks, ss
steve
Posted By: sparky51 | Posted on: Apr 21, 2008 - 8:48pm
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I'd sure be willing to throw a few bucks towards restoring PT 48...
Posted By: Drew Cook | Posted on: Apr 22, 2008 - 6:47pm
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Just a note of interest about the cost of restoration. See the text on [b]"WANTING TO BUY A P.T. BOAT ?"[/b] on this site, its about restoration cost back in 1985 with 1985 dollars.
[url]http://www.ptboats.org/20-12-05-trivia-001.html[/url]
Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Apr 22, 2008 - 7:44pm
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Rob McCarthy had started a new build of a 103-series boat (Elco 80'), but had given up on it over a year ago. He had the keel and framing started, unbelievable showing for a man effort. On the west coast. Was looking for anyone to take over the project. He used to have a website with all his progress photos, but I don't think it's maintained anymore, and I don't know his email. He used to monitor this board, at least up to a year ago.
Posted By: Ed B | Posted on: Apr 23, 2008 - 8:39am
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Rob's email address is rugdah@netzero.net for anyone interested.
Ray
Posted By: Ray Wilbur | Posted on: Apr 25, 2008 - 6:28am
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Ray
I had tried to contact Rob a few months ago using that E mail address and it came back as undeliverable. I have no clue if he dropped the project, sold it, or still has whatever he built. He was going to send me photo's but never did.........
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Apr 25, 2008 - 8:50am
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GENTLEMAN;
PT 48 IS ABOUT TO MOVE,WITHIN THE NEXT MONTH OR TWO, TO KINGSTON ON THE HUDSON, N.Y. TIM IVORY SAID HE WILL MAKE A POST TONIGHT. I SPOKE WITH HIM THIS MORNING AND ROB IANNUCCI(AKA: FLEET OBSOLETE, WHO CURRENTLY OWNS PT 458, PT 615, AND PT 728) WILL BE TAKING POSSION OF HER.i HAVE BEEN INVITED TO JOIN AND I WILL BE INVOLVED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, AND HOPEFULLY, "MY GIRL" WILL BE BACK TOGETHER IN A FEW YEARS.
LETS SAY A PRAYER FOR "THE MOSQUITO BOAT PRINCESS"
TAKE CARE,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jun 3, 2008 - 4:21pm
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That's great news! Nice to know she has a life line...
Grandson of James J Stanton
RON 15 PT 209 and RON 23 PT 243
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Posted By: newsnerd99 | Posted on: Jun 4, 2008 - 12:45am
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Frank, I think I still have photos of Rob's build. I'll look tonight when I get home and if I do, I'll send them to you. He had most of the framing complete when he gave up on the project.
Ray
Posted By: Ray Wilbur | Posted on: Jun 4, 2008 - 4:22am
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