Allied Warships

USS PT 73

Motor torpedo boat of the Higgins 78' class

NavyThe US Navy
TypeMotor torpedo boat
ClassHiggins 78' 
Pennant 
Built byHiggins Industies (New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.) 
Ordered19 Nov 1941 
Laid down25 Dec 1941 
Launched24 Jul 1942 
Commissioned12 Aug 1942 
Lost14 Jan 1945 
Loss position13° 50'N, 120° 10'E
History

Grounded at Baliquias Bay, Mindoro, Philippine Islands in position 13º50'N, 120º10'E. Destroyed to prevent capture.

 

We don't have any commands listed for USS PT 73


You can help improve this page
Click here to Submit events/comments/updates for this vessel.
Please use this if you spot mistakes or want to improve this ships page.


Return to the Allied Warships section