13180. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Testing the New CG-441 72-foot Patrol Boat c.1937
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13180. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Testing the New CG-441 72-foot Patrol Boat c.1937
13180. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Testing the New CG-441 72-foot Patrol Boat c.1937. Rare official Coast Guard photo shows Chief Boatswain’s Mate John Williams at the helm of the new CG-441, a new type of patrol boat just put into service in Washington, DC. Powered by four rebuilt Liberty airplane engines totaling more than 1,800 horsepower, paired in tandem to drive twin screws, this boat made 35 MPH in a test on the Patomac River on the day this photo was taken. Boat was intended for patrol and rescue work. Photo provides great detail of the helm including the hand-crank siren for rum-runner persuit. Measures 7” x 9”. Dated May 21, 1937. Included credit line and description on back. Superb rare cockpit view. (VG+). $48.