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Torpedo Boat PT-617

Torpedo Boat PT-617 is a historic place in Falls River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 89002465.

Falls River, Bristol County, MassachusettsListed December 20, 1989NRIS #89002465★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Torpedo Boat PT-617?

Motor torpedo boat PT-617, also known as Big Red Cock and Dragon Lady, "is the sole surviving 80' Elco type PT boat and represents the United States's most heavily used, highly favored, and combat-tested PT boat type in World War II." She is a museum ship at the PT Boat Museum in Fall River, Massachusetts. The 80-foot (24 m) Elco type boat was the predominant type and is the same type as the famous PT-109 commanded by John F. Kennedy; the 78-foot (24 m) "Higgins" boat is the other type.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Torpedo Boat PT-617
City
Falls River
County
Bristol County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
December 20, 1989
NRIS reference number
89002465
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.70555, -71.16361
When was Torpedo Boat PT-617 listed on the National Register?

Torpedo Boat PT-617 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989.

Where is Torpedo Boat PT-617 located?

Torpedo Boat PT-617 is located in Falls River, Bristol County, Massachusetts at approximately 41.70555, -71.16361. See the map above.

Is Torpedo Boat PT-617 a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Torpedo Boat PT-617 is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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