National Register of Historic Places

PT-658 (motor torpedo boat)

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
September 3, 2012
Type
Object
Period
Listed
Ref No.
12000602

About this property

Motor torpedo boat PT-658 is a PT-625-class Higgins 78-foot (24 m) PT boat, built for the United States Navy during World War II. PT-658 is a prime example of US Navy motor torpedo boat development during World War II. PT-658 was in the last group of four boats delivered from the 36-boat contract NObs-1680, October 1944 for PT-625 to PT-660. Delivered and accepted on 31 July 1945, she was fitted with all of the latest armaments and design modifications as a result of lessons learned from previous contracts and battlefield experience. In this way, PT-658 is a showcase of the final form that motor torpedo boats would take by the end of World War II. PT-658 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 4 September 2012. Of three PT boats listed on the National Register, she is one of 2 maintained in operating condition.

Location

6735 Basin Ave.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.59663, -122.72865

Categories

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PT-658 (motor torpedo boat) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 2012.

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