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- 1963-04-01
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Overhead view of deck arrangement on the PGM 61. The patrol boat, built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., was undergoing trials on April 1, 1963. The "PGM" designation stood for Motor Gunboat. During WWII, PGMs were designed to operate with PT boats but were found to be more effective working with mine sweepers in blowing up mines cut loose by the sweepers.
Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Decks (Ships); J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);