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A little over 600 wooden WWII PT boats were built; and approximately 9 exist today, on display and/or under-going restoration in various places thru-out the US. These 77 & 80 foot boats were built by Elco and Higgins companies during WWII. Elco built nearly 400 of them, and Higgins built close to 200 of these craft.
Nearly 200 Aluminum Vietnam War Swift Boats (officially designated PCF-Patrol Craft Fast) were constructed during the Vietnam war, commencing about 1965. Two are known to exist today for display purposes: one at the National Museum for the US Navy in Washington DC (East Coast) and the other Swift Boat is on an active US Navy base in Coronado CA (West Coast). All of the Swift Boats (PCF's) were built by the Seward Boat Company of Louisiana.
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What were boats made of in world war 2?
USN ships of WWII were built of steel; USN PT Boats were built of WOOD. USN ships of WWII also fought in the Vietnam War; USN Swift Boats during the Vietnam War were built of ALUMINUM.
How many sailors manned world war 2 pt boats and how many us crewmen manned Vietnam war swift boats?
At least 2, possibly 3 companies manufactured the wooden PT boats of WW2. Consequently their lengths varied in size, and so did their complement of crewmen. The average WWII PT boat was manned by about 2 or 3 officers and 12 to 14 crewmen. The Vietnam War Swift Boats (officially designated PCF-Patrol Craft Fast) are alot easier to address: only one company made them; Seward's out of Louisania. These were 50 footers, and all aluminum built; manned by 1 officer and 5 crewmen.
What did World War 2 and Vietnam war have in common?
Both were extremely mobile wars and fought with new weapons and military re-organizations: Airborne Divisions for WWII & Airmobile Divisions for Vietnam. 1. Semi-Automatic rifles for WWII (M1 Garand) 2. Fully Automatic rifle for Vietnam (M16 Assault Rifles) 3. New tanks for WWII-M3 Stuarts and M4 Shermans 4. New tanks for Vietnam-M551 Sheridans and M48 Pattons 5. B17 Flying Fortresses for WWII 6. B52 Stratofortress' for Vietnam 7. PT Boats for WWII 8. Swift Boats for Vietnam
How many World War 2 PT boats and Viet War Swift Boats still survive?
Some people say 17, but the most reliable source I've seen said 15
How far was communist aggression the main reason for US involvement?
100%. No Cold War (communist aggression), No Vietnam. True, Vietnam allowed the advancement of military technology (jets, UAVs, assault rifles, body armor, new AFV (Armored Fighting Vehicles), reconnaissance vehicles (M551 Sheridan tank), riverine boats (Swift Boats, Alpha Boats, PBRs, Monitors), and helicopters). But then, so did nearly all US wars; the Revoluntionary War introduced the submarine, the TURTLE; the US Civil War introduced the metallic cartridge firing repeating rifles (Henrys and Spencers); WWI introduced aerial warfare; WWII brought the world into the atomic age. Nations must have a reason for entering a conflict. The Vietnam War was fought against communist aggression.
How many PT boats were lost in World War 2 and how many Swift Boats were lost in the Vietnam War?
Approximately 69 US Navy PT boats were lost during WWII; discounting LTjg Kennedy's PT-109 which was cut in half by an Imperial Destroyer, the majority of PTs were destroyed by strafing/bombing aircraft. About 11 US Navy PCFs (Patrol Craft Fast), known as Swift Boats, were totally lost during the war. Many Swift's were sunk; However, being constructed from ALUMINUM allowed them to be raised, repaired, and returned to service. This was in contrast to the WWII PT boats which were built of WOOD; and not (willingly) salvagable when damaged. 1. PCF-4 was sunk by a mine. 2. PCF-5, 9, 14, 20, 70, 76, and 77 sank in storms. 3. PCF-41 & 43 were sunk in battle with shore based communist units. 4. PCF-19 was destroyed during a running gun battle with a North Vietnamese helicopter.
What does u?
If you are meaning to U-boats as in World War two? Than U-boats certainly mean "Underwater Boats"
What was Vietnam called after World War 2?
Vietnam was called Vietnam after World War 2.
Boats were in World War I?
Subs are often referred to as boats.
What was u boats in World War 1?
U-boats=Submarines
What does U-boats mean?
If you are meaning to U-boats as in World War two? Than U-boats certainly mean "Underwater Boats"
American German you-boats in World War 2?
It's U-boats!!!!!
