Torpedo Boat Pt-617
Torpedo boat of the United States Navy in Falls River, Massachusetts. Added to the National Register in 1989, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Motor torpedo boat PT-617, also known as Big Red Cock and Dragon Lady, "is the sole surviving 80' Elco type PT boat and represents the United States's most heavily used, highly favored, and combat-tested PT boat type in World War II." She is a museum ship at the PT Boat Museum in Fall River, Massachusetts. The 80-foot (24 m) Elco type boat was the predominant type and is the same type as the famous PT-109 commanded by John F. Kennedy; the 78-foot (24 m) "Higgins" boat is the other type.
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The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Battleship Cove, Falls River, MA |
| County | Bristol County |
| Listed | Dec 20, 1989 |
| Listed for | Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Big Red Cock; Dragon Lady |
| Reference number | 89002465 |
| Type of place | motor torpedo boat, museum ship, preserved watercraft |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
Visiting
| Address | Battleship Cove, Falls River, MA |
| Coordinates | 41.7056° N, 71.1636° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park · 13 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | West Hill Park 36 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Torpedo Boat Pt-617 listed on the National Register?
Dec 20, 1989. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Torpedo Boat Pt-617?
Yes. Torpedo Boat Pt-617 is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Torpedo Boat Pt-617?
Battleship Cove, Falls River, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The nearest national park unit is New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 13 miles away.
Are there campgrounds near Torpedo Boat Pt-617?
One federal campground is within reach, West Hill Park, 36 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Torpedo Boat Pt-617?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 89002465. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.