Vessel Profile

PT-28 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This motor torpedo boat was built in 1943 by Electric Boat Co. (Elco Works) in Bayonne, NJ.

Historical Notes

On January 12, 1943 this vessel was broken up after being badly damaged in a storm at Dora Harbor, Unimak TA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by the United States Navy.

Armament

Two twin .50 cal. Browning M2 machine guns in Dewandre turrets, one .30 cal. machine gun and four 21" torpedoes

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