Kennedy's boat was rammed by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri on August 2, 1943 in the Solomon Islands, cutting it in half and killing two of his men. Kennedy led the survivors, clinging to the wreckage of the boat, to safety.

Though Kennedy emerged a hero (awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal) a few in the military including Douglas MacArthur thought he should have faced a court-martial for losing his boat in such a manner: such a quick and maneuverable craft should have been able to avoid being rammed by a slower enemy craft.

In May 2002, a National Geographic expedition found wreckage matching the description and location of Kennedy's vessel in the Solomon Islands. However, under current Navy policy, the wreckage site is a gravesite and may not be disturbed.

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This PT-109 model boat features:

- Plank-on-frame, hollow hull construction.   (Solid hull is unrealistic and will crack. )
 
- All parts are wood and metal. 

- "Rusted"  appearance that only master modelers can make.
 
                                                                  34" L x 6.5" W x 11" T         $790         S & H is $50

                                                                            RC ready model         $990         S & H is $50

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