Discovered
in a Pacific cave by James Newberry, PT Boats Inc. founder, and brought to Battleship
Cove in 1973, very little information is known about this special attack boat,
which is on display in the Newberry Hall PT Boat
Exhibition Building.
It has been compared to Japanese
"Shinyo" (meaning "seaquake") boats but does not match a Shinyo's
characteristics. "Special Attack" was the Japanese phrase used to describe
tactics that generally involved the loss of a human operator. Laden with explosives,
special attack boats were used in a suicidal fashion against American vessels
in the Pacific during World War II. However, very few attacks were successful,
as these boats were easily spotted and many were destroyed before they were deployed.
HELP
SOLVE THE MOTORBOAT MYSTERY If you have any information pertaining
to this nefarious watercraft, please contact our PT Boat
Coordinator.
SEA SHELLS: Have you ever wondered how a battleship
tossed a one-ton shell nearly 20 miles? Visit the projectile platform on Big
Mamie to find out.
ARMED TO THE TEETH: Pound for pound, PT boats
were the most heavily armed vessels in World War II. Follow this
link to learn more.
SNAKE
IN THE GRASS: A Cobra helicopter has arrived to Battleship Cove! Poised
on the grass beside the museum's WWII landing craft, the Cobra is one of the museum's
exhibits dedicated to military aviation. Click here
for more.
FOOD
FOR THOUGHT: Why pack a cold lunch when you
can enjoy affordable waterfront dining at Battleship Cove? Follow this
link to visit the Wardroom Grill, the Carousel Cafe, and the Pierside Snack
Bar.
