PT boats were also well armed with numerous automatic weapons.
Kennedy's 1961 parade had 32,000 people and a PT boat in the line of march.
"A PT boat is being sent to escort him away."
After experimentation, the first PT boat built in any quantity was the 73-foot type.
These should not to be confused with PT boats, as they differ in many key features.
The tanker had six PT boats on board as cargo.
Momentarily within a few more hours both teams were recovered by their PT boats.
Assignment to a PT boat was so dangerous that only single men were allowed to join the crews.
PT boats had to rely on their smaller size, speed, maneuverability and darkness to survive.
Fortunately he landed safely in the water and was rescued by a PT boat.