WWII US NAVY 16th TORPEDO SQAUDRON READY ROOM SIGN

Stellar WWII US Navy 16th Torpedo Squadron 16 hand painted wood sign measuring 12 7/8 and is a hand made sign. There are several writings to the front including "PT 219" "Commissioned New Orleans La. March 4 1943" and the sign is artist signed. The squadron saw action in Dutch New Guinea, Philippines and Borneo waters. Squadron 16 was awarded the Navy Commendation for action at Mindoro from Dec 15 to 19, 1944. Excellent condition. USS PT-219 PT-200 class Motor Torpedo Boat: Displacement: 43 tons Length: 78' Beam: 19'11" Draft: 5'3" Speed: 41 knots Armament: 4 21" Mk XIII torpedoes; 2 20mm; 1 40mm Complement: 17 3 Packard gasoline engines, triple screws; 1,200 hp Built at Higgins Industries, and placed in service 4 March 1943 Assigned to Squadron 16