It's wise to make a complete circuit inspection of the boat, just prior to getting underway, checking for fenders, buckets, hoses, clothes, and lines that will foul the screws. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. This type of practice, "blind cocking and blind loading" is invaluable. Lt. This description was much in line with the typical image of the PT boat in combat, but it was largely over romanticized. This precaution will give the last few rounds in your magazine an extra push and will prevent jamming. When it is necessary to lift the cover piece, do not stick your fingers or face into the breech. These checks cannot be made from the engine-room hatch. See special note from Garth. It will then probably drop or squirm off. PT Boats is dedicated to a small group of little known but perhaps some of the most daring naval combatants of World War II: the torpedo boat crews. Early Elco boats had two 20mm guns, four .50-caliber machine guns, and two or four 21-inch torpedo tubes. This will hold no great danger while the engine is running; but when the engine is secured, gas will seep into the crankcase which may cause explosion and fire when you next start the engine. 2. We have left all but one of these offensive stereotyped images in this online version. Battleships 77 Alfred (formerly the Black Prince). Have the first-aid kit topside or on the dock where you can get to it. Cleaning and light oiling of the barrel and block are all the servicing required. The listing that follows is not complete but it does give a good basis for packing your sea bag, though not all the gear listed is essential. Maps of the world to keep you up with the war and for general interest. The World War II Database is founded and managed by From captured Japanese documents, it is clear that our glasses are better than theirs. Much of this destruction took place at PT Base 17 at Samar, Philippine Islands, near Bobon Point. This is a plastic model kit of a 1/35 Scale Set of WWII German Front-Line Infantymen made by Tamiya. PT-10 Class (Elco): Displacement: 33 tons Length: 70' Beam: 19'11" Draft: 4' Speed: 39 knots Armament: 4 21" Mk VII torpedoes; 2x2 .50-cal Browning M2 mg Complement: 17 Packard liquid-cooled engines (3); 1,200 hp No. Then you will know in times of action how to put tension on a magazine and how to blind load. Careless handling of these guns has caused many tragedies. Keep it clean; and dry it out every day. He's likely to be temperamental and have his moods. 4. site is two fold. Hence the necessity for a good freeze or reefer. Once used they should be refilled as soon as possible even though only one tenth of the bottle was used. Washington: Brassey's, 1998. ww2dbasePT boat crews were significantly different than crews of steel warships of the US Navy. Wear white socks and air your feet often. A dirty engine or engine room is usually the sign of a lax engineer, and soon results in failure of the equipment. Be sure that all fire extinguishers, especially the hand ones, are full to capacity. 3. "Tulagi rot" is another nonmedical name for this ailment. Take a musical instrument if it can stand the gaff. Extra watch straps. PT boats were a variety of torpedo-armed fast attack craft used by the United States Navy in World War II to attack larger surface ships. Keep plenty of slack in all mooring lines. A lot of time, money and effort has been expended on these books. Don't keep rockets aboard your boat while the boat is tied up at the dock for repairs. All three of these men were injured on previous patrols and were not on board when the PT-109 was sunk. Prevent it by wearing ear plugs and by drying out your ears completely after coming out. For example, a split bulkhead can be strengthened by battens; joints can be stiffened by setting up on bolts or rivets. Also your most important chartroom equipment needs the steady and reliable source of current it puts out. PT boats, which were designed to intercept ships of larger classes, were armed with torpedoes, cannons . 2 depth charge tracks. Panel Cover: A square piece of canvas which can be neatly rolled over the instruments to protect them from water and sunlight. 12 pairs each of black and white socks. PT boats go into action in support of U.S. forces participating in the landings on Mindanao Island in the Philippines. Check all intelligence dope before you go out on patrol. For the Naval Institute reprints see OCLC 10036394, OCLC 10036390, OCLC 10036385 and OCLC 11099658. (3d print model).- USA Officers and soldiers models on a pose mode.- Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. ww2dbaseHiggins built 199 PT boats for the US Navy immediately before and during WW2. She's wearing a variation of the camouflage scheme known as Measure 31/5P. Another check for leaks besides sniffing and looking, is this: Feel the fuel pump drain tube. If you cannot get the projectile out in a few seconds, secure the gun for about 5 minutes. Fahey, James C.The Ships and Aircraft of the U. S. Fleet. These projectiles are very sensitive. A tick or sucker should not be yanked off. Also bear in mind that finding and destroying the enemy is more important than a hot pot of Joe. Your job is to operate engines according to the instruction books. If you do not, you will be walking on a mass of sores which often break out on the soles of the feet. Remember it's the simple, common-sense things that are important. Several of the boats then decided to put armor plate about the refrigerator. You may not seem to have malaria while in the combat zone, but when you come home, it is liable to come out openly. Take care of it. Other signal devices can be stowed here. The tendency is for the gasoline to accumulate around the hull, particularly the mufflers. From 1957 to 1993, the former Oyster Bay served in the Italian Navy as the special forces tender Pietro Cavezzale . I have been working on these since the mid 1970's.If anyone needs any info I may be able to help you. Starboard side. Charging the gun is dangerous for normally the projectile will pull free from the casing. Incidents mentioned above are not so common as the infections that can be acquired from swimming in tropical waters. Keep binoculars in good shape. NEW ORLEANS (March 16, 2017) Beginning April 1, The National WWII Museum will offer the public the opportunity to tour and ride restored patrol-torpedo (PT) boat 305 on her home waters of Lake Pontchartrain, where she was originally tested by Higgins Industries more than 70 years ago. The scratching irritation is terrific and the raw sores created by scratching are excellent entry spots for other foreign bacteria causing serious complications. Since the U.S. produced the heavier and longer 21-inch torpedoes, the U.S. Navy wanted a larger PT boat. The rockets when disassembled are a very dangerous fire hazard. A gun without ammunition is merely a club and you can pick a club up anywhere in the jungle. Engines, like men, need air. PT-Boats (Torpedo Boats) are some of the most popular subjects when it comes to boat models. After every possible effort to save your boat has failed, your first duty is to complete your destruction bill. Also everybody has clothes to wash. Check bore for "clean bore." The goal of this Its features of speed and knockout power have been ballyhooed in the press, not without reason. These boats earned a fearsome reputation among the Japanese, who called them "devil boats." A PT can and has taken on everything from canoes to battleships. Fire-fighting equipment on the boat itself should always be supplemented by an I. C. E. pump from the beach. Don't be like one boot who ducked down inside his "armored" turret during an attack and then later when he discovered that the turret was made of 3/4" plywood he fainted. During the long Solomons campaign, they operated usefully at night and times of low visibility against Japanese barge traffic in the "Slot." This section has been inserted by request of countless men about to leave for the war zone.. 1. T.P.-8, Pointers on Damage Control Keep them clean, dry, and safe. Sense of Duty. Check your allotments. Port stern quarter, underway. It will save you a lot of headaches and worry. PT boats crews were also known to be rather informal or even at times "undisciplined", but their ferocity in the face of danger was much respected despite their frequent lack of seriousness. So, whether the enemy be within reach on or under the sea, on the land, or in the air, a PT will attack. Air frequently, for shells are subject to "sweating.". Lieutenant Kennedy rendezvoused his boat with two others, PT 162 and PT 169. It can and has turned out American, Italian, French, Chinese, and even Japanese cuisine. Little can be said about them here for security reasons. Life on a PT boat during wartime could be perilous, and with a small crew of 14 to 17 men under one's command, leading by example and being willing to take . In temperate zones and especially in the Tropics any food particles left about will attract insects and bugs. Please report any typos, or particularly annoying layout issues with the Mail Feedback Form for correction. 13. If it jams, Charge It, Charge It! Get your instructions. So, on to the drills and see what they have meant to others and what they can mean to you. Try it on-make the proper adjustments for a good fit. 9. Soap box for soap (good to keep cigarettes dry). 11. Only nine PT boat hulls survive today, some on display in museums such as the PT Boat Museum at Battle Cove, Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. The importance of these glasses cannot be overestimated. In Service Notes (: Lost) PT-10-19 1940-43 Transferred to UK PT-20 Class PT 373 Crew 1945 From the early months of 1945 through the Japanese surrender in August of that year, PT Squadron (Ron) 27 was very busy in the South Pacific. Above, you see PT-191, an eighty-foot Elco PT-103 Class boat, of the original production series. Enemy tanks and trucks also appear on the tally sheet. The PT Boat Forum & Other World War II Small Combatants / Message Board. Later boats mounted one 40mm gun and four torpedo launching racks. Rather it is the gas fumes that erupt from around the hole in your tank which are dangerous. They are written by men recently returned. Of plywood and mahogany construction, a PT is light yet strong, lightly armored yet strongly armed. If it is impossible to get your boat off a reef, it should be blown to bits. All comment submissions will become the property of WW2DB. It's usually allowed to hang over the side to soak out. 1. Please refrain from using strong language. A PT looks very peculiar without a charthouse. 17. Victory Edition. Have a compass to find your way if you are in the jungle or adrift in a raft. These accidents may be avoided by frequent dropping of dummy torpedoes from the racks, exercising of the racks with exercising cables which are being provided by the Bureau of Ordnance, and vigilant inspection and lubrication of all moving parts of the rack. ww2dbasePatrol torpedo boats, popularly known as "PT boats", were small, light, and fast motor torpedo boats used by the United States Navy. Practice cocking of the 20-mm. 5. In preparing a "fully ready" torpedo for firing, the following steps must be taken: If the launching gear fails, but the torpedo starts we have what is known as a "hot run on deck." You will do most of your own laundry, so get a Kiyi brush. This fire-fighting apparatus combines foam with water, thus making it an ideal smotherer of any type fire. Three loose lag screws, a heavy strain, and bingo-you've lost a cleat. 4. When not in use should be carefully folded and stowed in a dark cool place. want to. Wooden-hulled, 80 feet long with a 20-foot, 8-inch beam, the Elco PT boats had three 12-cylinder Packard gasoline engines generating a total of 4,500 horsepower for a designed speed of 41 knots. In particular see Appendix C, "PT Boat Order of Battle," which includes hull numbers, designer/builder, completion date and disposition when known. Remember your mask is issued only for protection against war gases. This is important knowledge for everyone on the boat. Always swim in pairs. PT 109 was one of the boats left behind. You have plans of your boat on board which will show the fastenings. Who knows when a Jap sub will pop up? 9, "Give me a fast ship, for I intend to go into harm's way. Kowal and Drawdy were injured on July 19, 1943 by a Japanese aircraft attack. It is better to stow gunnery and torpedo tools topside in a watertight 20-mm. If the wind, sea, or tide increase slack out more line. Another distinction is that the time fuse is ignited more easily with a match than the Prima Cord. There is a handy operating manual which can be used to good advantage. The puncturing of your gas tanks is not usually the cause for explosion. To know what is expected of PTs and what you will be doing with them, do not fail to gain all the dope that's necessary to the operation of your boat. It is a magnetic compass and must be free of disturbances and loose gear such as guns and engine parts. Flashlight. If the first round of torpedoes missed and the boat was not detected, the commanding officer of the boat might order his crew to maneuver stealthily and make a second attempt. They were 78 feet long and had entirely different layouts than the Elco boats, including larger forepeak which offered larger storage spaces; their width, displacement, accommodation space, and typical armament were similar to the Elco boats, however. Anchor.-The anchor provided to PT boats are light weight (50 pounds) and are designed to have far greater holding power than the old style anchor. Band aids. It is beyond the scope of the publication to discuss the tactical use of PTs, yet such an important phase of PTs mission cannot be overlooked. Slipping on deck, stepping on loose expended shell casings, and sudden jolts have flung many PT men into the sea. When assembled and lying about and ignited, the results would probably be tragic. 3. Wood paid a visit to the newly restored PT-305 in New Orleans to learn about what goes into making, and remaking, a PT boat, but got a bit more than he . Have a screw driver handy with which to do your poking around. TECHNICAL PUBLICATION NO. Made of two-inch thick planks of mahogany, these boats were 80 feet long, 20 feet 8 inches wide, and displaced 56 tons of water. If you are in doubt as to the purpose or usage of a piece of equipment, don't hesitate to ask. You boat's speed depends to a great extent on the bottom condition. Chlorinated water is not pleasant to taste. The Modern Military Branch, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, has custody of deck logs from 1941 to 1983, as well as muster rolls created. If wrench tight, the hand lever may jam. Notes: * Not assigned to the PT-109 but went along on final mission. ww2dbaseWith that said, however, PT boats in WW2 were more often deployed against barges rather than warships, which explained why most boats were retrofitted with machine guns and cannons. Officer and sailors models of the Second World War. Is there a internet based source for Pt crew rosters? The magazine is quite heavy. It aids you in night vision. 9. and useful information about WW2. OCLC 38853885. Friedman, Norman. Many times they are not on your charts, and deltas are forever growing, shifting, and extending themselves. Salt water in this region is usually very unsanitary. Later, floatplane bombs bracketed another PT boat and sent the 109 skittering away in frantic evasive maneuvers. PT Doctrine, unlike others, is seldom dry-nothing connected with PTs is dry for long. That's why they are in PTs because they can fight and (Pot-bellied RR guys in overalls, civilians in suits, RR work crews, etc.) 3. Ask a few vets. Give power-of-attorney to trustworthy person. Remarkably vivid descriptions of how, where, and when to enjoy such feasts are given in confidential publications available to you. Legal Notices and Privacy Policy Strong springs should be kept in your feed pawls. ww2dbaseDuring the Solomon Islands Campaign, "Green Dragons" and "Devil Boats", as nicknamed by the Japanese, were deployed against larger warships, but performance was not impressive largely due to faulty American torpedoes and modern destroyers' capability to fight small incoming craft. No. You may be able to sneak up on a Jap barge but don't try it with one of Uncle Sammie's Dreadnaughts. 1. Heavy objects dropped on them, such as gun barrels and magazines, will crack the glass and induce serious leaks in the overhead. 19. Learn the connections and valves. The four strong men of your boat's structure are rivets, bolts, screws, and glue-and don't let anyone kid you about the glue-it's strong. 10. So also on a PT which is often based on an island with no fresh-water supply. Don't lean or rest your foot on the shifting lever. The popular belief was that a small number of boats would blaze in with high speed, launch their torpedoes to destroy enemy capital ship with all guns pumping, and make their escape against the backdrop of the enemy cruiser in an fiery inferno. PT-321, an Elco 80-footer of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 21 (MTBRon 21), picking up Japanese survivors in Surigao Strait, Philippines, 25 Oct 1944. Useful thinking can earn you a rate. Some are strung up like cripples and covered from head to foot with violet paint. Shaving gear and toilet articles. Clamp down on the boots who go down hatches with a binocular dangling from their necks. **. The seventh MTB of the PT-103 class, her keel was laid 4 March 1942, she was launched on 20 June, and delivered to the Navy on 10 July 1942 to be fitted out in the New York Naval Shipyard in Brooklyn. Motor Torpedo Boats, Tactical Orders and Doctrine, 1942. Don't stuff clothes or rags in the vents. Keep the sound phones in good shape. Polmar, Norman and Samuel Loring Morison. They are distinguished by the color of their cores. 5. It's like Emily Post in Reversia, or courtesy turned inside out. "Be Prepared" is not just a Boy Scout motto, it is the watchword of every fighting ship. Waterproof watch. Take care of the one you have. Lazarette.-Used for storage of gear. Remember that a PT is exposed to moisture from both the sea and the atmosphere. If so, please consider supporting us on Patreon. A list can be made out from the following, but first let us go through the whole procedure. Lacking replacement, use plexiglass cut from chart house ports. Check it out Enter Giveaway $50.00 386 saves . The gunner and loader who drill in the daylight with their eyes closed are doing a wise thing. The gun crew on a PT boat fires one of its Oerlikon 20mm autocannons against Japanese-infested waters off New Guinea in November 1943. Small pocket compass (with magnifying glass if possible). Preparations for those already having the infection are available at sick bay. T.P.-4, Get Your Bearings Straight Knowing how to start the engines and generator is another all-around job for everyone. Did you enjoy this article or find this article helpful? Sampson Post.-Is indispensable in anchoring. Malaria is the chief threat to your health not only in the area but in later life. I found a site for Ron 11 and their boats. The paramount rule is: Know Your BOAT. By the end of World War II, 399 Elco PTs had been built. Follow the instructions on the bottle ! Day Room.-A large place which can accommodate four bunks easily, and another sack set up in the center temporarily. Transmit as little as possible to expedite traffic, to reduce confusion, and to avoid enemy interception and RDF tracking. Don't forget to pick it up when your boat gets underway. Don't full load the gun until signal is given. PT Boats at War: World War II to Vietnam. One Elco boat,PT 617, survives at Battleship Cove, Fall River, Massachusetts. A steady push or pull will lengthen the life of the reverse gear and save you work. They were first developed in the early 1900s as a way to deliver torpedoes against larger surface vessels without risking losing ships of heavier displacement. Tropical fresh water, unless treated (chlorinated) properly, is dangerous both for drinking and bathing. If a vessel is manned only part of the time (when it is in actual use), it is probably a boat. Happy New Year 2023, lets hope it is a good one!<br /> PT-Boat is the shapeways 3D printed model section of the long running www.pt-boat.com website set up by myself - John Drain - around 1998, which specialises in developing and designing serious performance, scale model, operational WW2 torpedo boats and accessories and making most of that design work and crazy ideas available for fellow . PT Boats: Knights of the Sea. magazine with no tension on it. Maintain them for the one important purpose for which they are issued-Life Saving. Once an extinguisher's seal is broken it should not be trusted for future use. Dead Lights.-Are the ports which give light below decks and cannot be opened. "A taut ship is a happy ship," but there is no ship that will become "untaut" quicker than a PT if you neglect her. Its ultraviolet rays served to illuminate the phosphorous letters and numerals on the instrument panel. It can be very embarrassing. Search Light: Be sure the "safety", provided in the circuit, is in good condition and is in the "off" position except when in use (to preclude accidental lighting). The secret of keeping healthy in the tropics is primarily, be clean! All visitor submitted comments are opinions of those making the submissions and do not reflect views of WW2DB. The PT boats in Ron 27 carried out multiple missions, saw a lot of action, and suffered casualties. Keep your paint thinned down. Kill your ignorance at every opportunity. shells. Hogwash people. Docked beyond the PT boats are USS POTOMAC (AG-25) and CUYAHOGA (AG-26). Throughout World War II, PTs operated in the southern, western, and northern Pacific, as well as in the Mediterranean and the English Channel. The day room is usually taken over by the engineers. For valuable aids in operation and on your equipment see MTB Communication Manual, 1944. So you see it's really very important, for it contributes to the living comforts which are all too few in the Area. The following is set down in order to emphasize several essential points and matters in the procedure known as "Abandoning Ship". If you want to die or want to get that I-want-to-die feeling, just fail to take your anti-malaria doses. Shooting down enemy planes has been one of the most satisfying tasks. So long as each one of these members is doing its job the integral strength of the PT hull structure can be maintained. ), to the base or friendly shore. You'll learn to count on "cookie. Learn them and make allowances. Also it covers the glass which glares in the moonlight. Towing Gear.-Also called "bridle and pendant". Very much like fire, your PT can be your best friend or worst enemy. If you lack a towing bridle the sampson post will suffice. Vents.-Not to be used as cleats. It is a wonderful gun for both AA and surface fire. Do this at least twice before you even think of looking for serious trouble or stripping your gun. A mask will increase your swimming pleasure 100 percent. Practice your signalling (semaphore and blinker). The gunners are gradually being forced out, but it still is the ideal place for stowage of gun barrels and other spares, as well as for small arms. A long-handled, stiff-bristled brush will do the job. Kennedy's original crew also included Maurice L. Kowal, Edmund T. Drewitch and Leon E. Drawdy. If she's slimy to the touch she needs a scrubbing. This will stop the torpedo immediately. The gun is easily maintained. Always try to get the latest issue of 37-mm. Wash your clothes frequently. Chief, Bureau of Ships, ISSUED BY Unedited photocopies copies of the complete manual are available directly from PT Boats Inc. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. One captured Japanese soldier's diary described their fear of PT boats by describing them as "the monster that roars, flaps it wings, and shoots torpedoes in all directions". Also, if a vessel has a permanent crew with a commanding officer assigned, it is more than likely a ship. Compass Cover: Made of canvas, the cover serves to protect the compass face and mechanism from the elements during off-patrol periods. They were from 78 to 80 ft. 2. Lighter with flints and wicks. ARMAMENT.-Treated in the GQ Drill Section. Holes in the stacks will pour water into this compartment. 77' Elco Motor Torpedo Boat PT-20 participated in the Battle of Midway PT-21 participated in the Battle of Midway PT-22 participated in the Battle of Midway PT-23 aborted voyage to Midway Atoll due to broken crankshaft PT-25 participated in the Battle of Midway It is very much like a 50-cal. Forcing will make the jam worse. Watch the gasoline, oil and water temperatures, and pressures. Wherever He Can Be Found. Camouflage it. The U-shaped connection should be facing up and the safety catch must be on the outboard side. Test fire each batch of ammunition. Know where your CO2 release valves are. The prime point to remember is load the shells at the proper angle- nose canted downward. Bullnose.-The bullnose is used to run your lines through when at anchor, moored alongside another boat, or when moored alongside a dock. PT boats were the perfect weapons to act in the role of barge busters. 5. You can't keep her from working, but you can keep her from breaking up. They must be kept in a ready-to-go condition and placed on the fuel dock completely set up. Self-Sealing Tanks.-Points to make note of on self-sealing tanks: 2. These boats were used early in World War II. The loader must get a rhythm in his task and eliminate groping at night. Get it from your O. N. I. officer. Without a "Jennie" you can't cook or use the refrigerator. Speed losses up to 15 knots have been reported as a result of foul bottoms. PT Boat Characteristics 1. It cuts off the chart-house lights whenever the cockpit hatch is opened, provided that the proper chartroom switch has been thrown. To combat moisture from spray, watertight overhead and bulkheads cannot be allowed to wear or leak. X in the Solomons effectively scared a Jap destroyer that was bearing down on a PT by using a depth charge. 1. Be proud of your boat. The latter contains a wealth of information and is well illustrated. Hence, the many fingerprints often found there. T.P.-9, Know Your PT Boat Men living ashore should keep their mosquito netting tucked under the mattress. If, in emergency, you must use the old-type funnel, be sure that you make a good ground for your hose, funnel, and chamois. Chun, Victor. It is a place for work and play. T.P.-1, Pointers on Boiler Operation The PT-305 was part of a 12-ship squadron during World War II, serving from 1944 until the end of the war in 1945. Gunnery Locker.-This is a spacious tubby hole located about amidships. Pumps are difficult to get. It is to be expected that they are aware of our approximate frequencies. If every boat checked on each patrol, the enemy could easily count the number of boats on patrol and learn the strength of the base. Many boats received ad-hoc refits at advanced bases, mounting such light guns as Army Air Forces 37mm aircraft guns and even Japanese 23mm guns. Although the Huckins Yacht Company of Jacksonville, Florida, built a few 78 foot boats of thePT95class, the 80-foot Elco boats and the 78-foot Higgins boats became the standard motor torpedo boats of World War II. They know. 9. We have not attempted to correct any errors found in the original document. Higgins built 199 or 205 PTs, depending on which figures are used. This creates a hail of shrapnel on the deck which travels with bullet like force. Each man should prepare himself for this possibility. A small undetected leak will fill your bilges in a short time and wreck vital equipment installed there. Generally, he's a good gunner, too. ww2dbaseThough PT boats' primary missions continued to be seen as to attack surface vessels, they were also used to lay mines and smoke screens, to rescue downed aviators, and to carry out intelligence or raider operations. For more information on PT boats, you may want to consult these titles: Bulkley, Robert J., Jr.At Close Quarters: PT Boats in the United States Navy. Huckins was but a small manufacturer, and built only 18 examples for use in rear areas only, such as the Panama Canal Zone. Emphasis is placed on items which will add to your safety, cleanliness, comfort, and well-being. 6. Copyright 2004-2023 Lava Development, LLC., all rights reserved, PT-class Motor Torpedo Boat Photo Gallery, See all 81 photographs of PT-class Motor Torpedo Boat, American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964, Electric Launch Corporation, Bayonne, New Jersey, United States, Three 12-cylinder liquid-cooled Packard gasoline engines rated at 1,200bhp each, 1x20mm Oerlikon cannon at stern, 2x12.7mm twin M2 or 2x7.6mm Lewis machine guns on rotating turrets, 2x or 4x21in torpedo tubes, Mark 8 torpedoes, Specifications reflect dimensions of the most popular model built by Elco, other models of other makes were also available. 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