Hats off to you guys who REALLY did it! I felt pretty exposed on that thing out to sea an that's without Charlie popin' things at us! It needs a bit more work but we've got time now!
Hi Will and thanks for the Heads-up brother. Yep, would look like the real thing, at a distance. I was with the U.S. Navy’s River Patrol Force (Task Force 116) 1965 /1968 during operation Game Warden, the surveillance and interdiction of Viet Cong activity in the Mekong Delta. We used fiberglass-hulled PBRs (Patrol Boat River), which were driven by two Jacuzzi water jets rather than by propeller.
Most of the PBR's were made by uniflite in Bellingham, Washington. They have a distinctive hull profile with an upward to the bow hard chine. The boat in the video is not a Uniflite. There are still lots for sale of the 36 foot variety in British Columbia and washington state. Most however are prop driven not jet propulsion as they were in Vietnam.
@@mirage4456 The intention was to seemingly create something with the 'flavour' of a PBR. Obviously ex PBR vets and those interested in naval vessels will know the difference, but the only reference to a PBR for a layman in the UK would come from having seen 'Apocalypse Now!' and they wouldn't honestly know the difference.
The PBR's didn't have there own MOS so there were jet engine mech's, boatswain's mate's and every other rating on them. Now I believe they are special boat units. I was an ADJ and never saw a jet engine my term of service.
@@mirage4456 I was ABH and was the forward gunner ( Twin 50's) We had 4 crewmen, each with a different MOS. What we diod have in common, were our Black Berets.
Just in case anyone is passing by..this replica Mk 1 was converted from a 31ft long British river /estuary cruiser built in the late 1960's, alleged to have been built by Marine Projects Ltd, before they became 'Princess Boats'. Powered by twin Volvo (?) diesel engines of unknown hp and Volvo out drives of unknown model type, as opposed to the twin 180 hp Detroit diesels and Jacuzzi Bros water jets of the original. The intention was to replicate a PBR Mk 1 and it has some similarities in terms of general design - the original PBR was the same length but slightly wider (1ft) and had a similar free-board. The PBR Mk 2 was 32 ft long and had a lower free-board, sat lower in the water - aided by the extra weight it had to carry when on mission.. The other differences between the Mk 1 & Mk 2 were mostly in the detail - a more pronounced splash guard / dodger in front of the helm, modified tube superstructure, non-flush fit fore deck and a more pronounced toe rail / gar-board rail which was made from aluminium (or aloominum :) to protect the wooden cap rail when mooring against Mekong River traffic.The Mk 2 also had a slightly revised transom. There are variations of PBR's with detail differences that fall between the Mk 1 and Mk 2 and could be called a 'Mk1A', pictures exist of a Mk 1 with a small rear mounted ladder and another with a narrow bathing platform - possibly 'local' modifications to allow the use by special forces. There are also pictures of Mk 2's with flush decks like the Mk 1's but with other Mk 2 characteristics (Mk1B?). There was a PBR Mk3 which had a fibre glass cabin - but this was aimed at the private market. I understand that the replica boat was sold on and later stripped of the engines and out drives to be used in another project - the vessel was sold on ebay in April 2017 as a bare hull and now sits in a London (UK) boatyard. The current owner is seeking information in respect of the original engine and drive type in order to plan a rebuild and was also seeking professional maritime surveying advice, but has sadly found no-one in the UK brave enough to venture an opinion! (at 10/2017).
Bonjour de la part des États-Unis. Bonne réplique. Très proche de notre effectif 1969-1970 RPB. Il est si proche que vous devriez avoir réalisé un court métrage dans un ruisseau quelque part avec de grandes roselières du type trouvé dans le delta Mecong.
If you ever witnessed 3 50 cals, an M60 a grenade launcher and various personal weapins all firing at once , you would know what "Canned Heat" really means!
Excellent! Just met a guy who was involved with the build, at the Ship pub at Reedham - good bloke!
Served on a Mark ll from May 69 to May 70 with River Division 551 , Delta Devils
Hats off to you guys who REALLY did it!
I felt pretty exposed on that thing out to sea an that's without Charlie popin' things at us!
It needs a bit more work but we've got time now!
Hi Will and thanks for the Heads-up brother. Yep, would look like the real thing, at a distance. I was with the U.S. Navy’s River Patrol Force (Task Force 116) 1965 /1968 during operation Game Warden, the surveillance and interdiction of Viet Cong activity in the Mekong Delta. We used fiberglass-hulled PBRs (Patrol Boat River), which were driven by two Jacuzzi water jets rather than by propeller.
Sir, did you know 'NAVY' Senior Chief Bill Littleton"
Would have loved to have had loudspeakers on 91-2 , blasting this as we patrolled. That and the Storm at Sea theme.
I was OinC of PCF 9 CosDiv 11
An Thoi 1967.
There are a bunch of the mark II in Vietnam, just rotten away.
Most of the PBR's were made by uniflite in Bellingham, Washington. They have a distinctive hull profile with an upward to the bow hard chine. The boat in the video is not a Uniflite. There are still lots for sale of the 36 foot variety in British Columbia and washington state. Most however are prop driven not jet propulsion as they were in Vietnam.
They don't have the right engine and sound nothing like the one's in Vietnam.
@@mirage4456 The intention was to seemingly create something with the 'flavour' of a PBR. Obviously ex PBR vets and those interested in naval vessels will know the difference, but the only reference to a PBR for a layman in the UK would come from having seen 'Apocalypse Now!' and they wouldn't honestly know the difference.
The PBR's didn't have there own MOS so there
were jet engine mech's, boatswain's mate's and
every other rating on them. Now I believe they are special boat units. I was an ADJ and never
saw a jet engine my term of service.
@@mirage4456 I was ABH and was the forward gunner ( Twin 50's) We had 4 crewmen, each with a different MOS. What we diod have in common, were our Black Berets.
Just in case anyone is passing by..this replica Mk 1 was converted from a 31ft long British river /estuary cruiser built in the late 1960's, alleged to have been built by Marine Projects Ltd, before they became 'Princess Boats'.
Powered by twin Volvo (?) diesel engines of unknown hp and Volvo out drives of unknown model type, as opposed to the twin 180 hp Detroit diesels and Jacuzzi Bros water jets of the original. The intention was to replicate a PBR Mk 1 and it has some similarities in terms of general design - the original PBR was the same length but slightly wider (1ft) and had a similar free-board. The PBR Mk 2 was 32 ft long and had a lower free-board, sat lower in the water - aided by the extra weight it had to carry when on mission..
The other differences between the Mk 1 & Mk 2 were mostly in the detail - a more pronounced splash guard / dodger in front of the helm, modified tube superstructure, non-flush fit fore deck and a more pronounced toe rail / gar-board rail which was made from aluminium (or aloominum :) to protect the wooden cap rail when mooring against Mekong River traffic.The Mk 2 also had a slightly revised transom.
There are variations of PBR's with detail differences that fall between the Mk 1 and Mk 2 and could be called a 'Mk1A', pictures exist of a Mk 1 with a small rear mounted ladder and another with a narrow bathing platform - possibly 'local' modifications to allow the use by special forces. There are also pictures of Mk 2's with flush decks like the Mk 1's but with other Mk 2 characteristics (Mk1B?).
There was a PBR Mk3 which had a fibre glass cabin - but this was aimed at the private market.
I understand that the replica boat was sold on and later stripped of the engines and out drives to be used in another project - the vessel was sold on ebay in April 2017 as a bare hull and now sits in a London (UK) boatyard.
The current owner is seeking information in respect of the original engine and drive type in order to plan a rebuild and was also seeking professional maritime surveying advice, but has sadly found no-one in the UK brave enough to venture an opinion! (at 10/2017).
I was wondering what part of The Siagon River had condos and modern cranes in 1969??? Great video.
You’d think if the boat is christened “canned heat” then you’d think they’d play some “canned heat”
Name has now been (unofficially) changed to 'Delta Lady' (from the Joe Cocker song). Leaving 'Canned Heat' to the truckers.
Thanks , that’s good to know
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Nice one! Looks the part. Only one in Europe?
Bonjour de la part des États-Unis. Bonne réplique. Très proche de notre effectif 1969-1970 RPB. Il est si proche que vous devriez avoir réalisé un court métrage dans un ruisseau quelque part avec de grandes roselières du type trouvé dans le delta Mecong.
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What the meaning of - Canned Heat- ??
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If you ever witnessed 3 50 cals, an M60 a grenade launcher and various personal weapins all firing at once , you would know what "Canned Heat" really means!
I thought they meant Pabst Blue Ribbon lol jk.
What a crock..