Lt. Arthur Preston and his PT boat crews did whatever it took to save a downed Navy airman in the South Pacific.

The insignia for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 33 during World War II. (Navy) As the boats finally reached their objective, they found Thompson too exhausted to make the final five yards to reach them.

An Accrington D-Day veteran, who could “strike up a discussion with anyone”, has died at age 100. Alvin Ansell died ...

Originally called Defoe Boat and Motor Works, the company began its ... It called for the creation of five torpedo chaser boats. This was followed by another contract in 1918 – this one calling ...

At this plant were also built the cruisers "Detroit" and "Montgomery," the gunboat "Petrel," the revenue cutter "Seminole," the torpedo boats "Foote ... by individual motor- driven machinery ...

It was pointed out, however, that the ill-fated destroyer's life-saving equipment included two 26-foot motor whale boats and at least ... Reuben James was sunk by a torpedo during the night ...