The Offshore Patrol (Mosquito Fleet) was a rudimentary navy, intended for inshore defenses only, called for by the Philippine National Assembly in its National Defense Act of 1935. This act called for the creation, by 1946, of a force of 36 torpedo boats (PT) which were to be built and designed by British shipbuilders. A rare occurrence of a 5-country multinational fleet, during Operation Enduring Freedom in the Oman Sea. ... The National Defense Act of 1935 (Commonwealth Act No. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... A torpedo boat is a relatively small and fast naval ship designed to launch torpedoes at larger surface ships. ...

Two of the boats had been delived by 1939, when the war in Europe began. By October 1941, a third boat had been assembled in the Philippines. Apparently there were eventually 5 boats built, and attached to USAFFE, although they are not always listed in strength and composition tables. 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... USAFFE (United States Army Forces - Far East) included the Philippine Department, Philippine Army (2 regular and 10 reserve divisions), and the Far East Air Force (formerly, Philippine Army Air Corps). ...

Torpedo Boats of the Offshore Patrol

These boats were based at Cavite Naval Base, Luzon Sangley Point Naval Base is a military base of the Armed Forces of the Philippines located in Cavite City in the province of Cavite. ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzón, Visayas, and Mindanao. ...

• PT Q-111 Luzon
  • Major E. Jurado
• PT Q-112 Abra
  • Lieutenant R. Alcaraz
• PT Q-113 Agusan
  • Lieutenant S. Nuval
• PT Q-114 Danday
  • Lieutenant A. Campo
• PT Q-115 ?
  • Lieutenant C. Albert

Offshore Patrol Torpedo Boat Designs

The PT-boats of the Offshore Patrol were to be 65 ft long, with a 13 ft beam. They were to have three 12-cylinder engines, and a speed of 41 knots. Their armament was to consist of 2 torpedo tubes, depth charges, and light antiaircraft guns. A foot (plural: feet) is a non-SI unit of distance or length, measuring around a third of a metre. ... An engine is something that produces some effect from a given input. ... A knot is a non SI unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. ... A torpedo in Rail terminology refers to a small explosive device strapped to the top of the rail to alert an approaching train of immediate danger ahead. ... Depth Charge used by U.S. Navy later in World War II The depth charge is the oldest anti-submarine weapon. ... American troops man an anti-aircraft gun near the Algerian coastline in 1943 Anti-aircraft, or air defense, is any method of combating military aircraft from the ground. ...

US Military Advisor to the Commonwealth of the Philippines General MacArthur states, "A small fleet of such vessels will have distinct effect in compelling any hostile force to approach cautiously." The Office of the Military Advisor to the Commonwealth Government (OMACG) was created in 1935 by the Philippine and American governments for the purposes of developing a system of national defense for the Commonwealth of the Philippines by 1946. ... The Commonwealth of the Philippines was the political designation of the Philippines from 1935 to 1946 when the country was a commonwealth of the United States. ... General Douglas MacArthur aboard a battleship toward the end of World War II, 1945 Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 — April 5, 1964) was an American military leader who served in World War II. He helped rebuild Japan after the war and played a key role in limiting the Communist takeover...

See also: Military History of the Philippines // List of major battles Battle of Manila Battle of Bataan Battle of Mactan Battle of Corregidor Battle of Luzon Battle of Leyte Battle of Pulang Lupa Balangiga Massacre Small Wars Wars with local Islamic Extremists Wars with local Communist Insurgents Foreign Service International Force East Timor see INTERFET United Nations...