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PT-305 got its nickname of U.S.S. Sudden Jerk after, according to a story by its first crew, it ran into a dock too hard and someone commented that the boat jolted.![Heavy weaponry]()
This Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun was brought in from another ship during the time period of World War II and has been placed on the restored PT-305, where one originally was during the war.![PT-305’s defense]()
One of the guns on the deck of the ship.![Down below]()
Crew members working in the engine room while PT-305 is running.![Powering the ship]()
Engines used to run PT-305.![Crew’s quarters]()
The bunk area for crew members inside the boat.![A new home]()
PT-305 docked in a facility built to house the boat along Lake Pontchartrain.![Coming together]()
Parts to restore the ship were brought in from all over. The radar dome, just above Old Glory, was acquired from a collector in Australia.![Firing sights]()
A look down the sights of the 40mm gun aboard the PT 305.![Leading the way]()
Senior Captain George Benedetto steering the boat out into Lake Pontchartrain.![Ammo supply]()
Rounds used for the 40mm gun. All the weapons on PT-305, however, are not operational.![The heart of the ship]()
Tom Czekanski, senior curator and restoration manager at the National World War II Museum, in the engine room of PT-305.![Keeping tabs]()
Gauges used to monitor the engines.WWII ship PT-305 returns to the water
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- WWII ship PT-305 returns to the water
