Building the PT Boats by Frank J. Andruss, Sr.  

The complete history of the building of PT boats for the U.S. Navy at the Elco, Higgins, and Huckins plants. One hundred sixty-two full-page original photos, selected by Frank J. Andruss Sr., curator of the acclaimed Mosquito Fleet Exhibit, give the reader an unparalleled understanding of the construction and operation of U.S. Navy torpedo boats.  Most of these photos have never been seen before. It's the closest thing to being on board! This book will take its place on the shelf alongside other essential references to U.S. Navy ship types; an essential companion to similar books about battleships, cruisers, and carriers.

Photo of the cover & of author Frank J. Andruss, Sr.

Nimble Books, LLC    182 pages, paperback 

Copyright 2009