The Snapshots in Time Collection
U.S. Navy Motor Torpedo (PT) Boat Underway Off a Pacific Volcanic Island, WWII
A U.S. Navy PT boat races across open water off a volcanic Pacific island during World War II. Fast, lightly armed motor torpedo boats like this one patrolled coastal waters and narrow straits throughout the island-hopping campaign, harassing enemy shipping and supporting amphibious operations. Project: 218696