Where Is the Real PT-109 Now
PT-109 became one of the most famous small warships in American history. On the night of August 2nd, 1943, a Japanese destroyer cut the small patrol boat in half in the waters of Blackett Strait — and the young commanding officer who survived would go on to become the 35th President of the United States. But what happened to the real PT-109 after she went down? Where did she sink, and did anyone ever find her? In this video, we follow the incredible story of PT-109 — from the night of the collision and John F. Kennedy's extraordinary six-day survival behind enemy lines, to the coconut that ended up on the desk in the Oval Office, and finally to where the wreck of PT-109 actually is today. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the next one 🔔 Sources: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (jfklibrary.org) Naval History and Heritage Command (history.navy.mil) National Archives (archives.gov) National Geographic Society — Robert Ballard PT-109 Expedition, 2002 National WWII Museum (nationalww2museum.org) Library of Congress (loc.gov) Wikipedia: PT-109, John F. Kennedy military service, PT boat, Amagiri, Solomon Islands campaign, Blackett Strait
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