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, France, where it participated in Allied invasions. After World War II, the boat operated as a tour boat in New York City and as an oyster boat in the Chesapeake Bay. It was recovered and has been restored to its 1944 condition and is on display at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

Specifications

source: The National WWII Museum

Higgins "78" PT boat specifications

References

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1943 ships Museum ships in Louisiana