PT-Boats in Surigao Strait
Battle of Surigao Strait – US Navy PT Boats, IJN Fuso & Yamashiro. PTs 130, 131, and 152, three of six boats positioned furthest into the Mindanao Sea, were the first to spot the Japanese on radar. As the Japanese ships drew close, the three boats revved engines and dashed south. By 11:50 P.M., they actually saw the Japanese ships…
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