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The Offshore Patrol (Mosquito Fleet) was a rudimentary navy, intended for inshore defenses only, called for by the Philippine National Assembly in its National Defense Act of 1935. This act called for the creation, by 1946, of a force of 36 torpedo boats (PT) which were to be built and designed by British shipbuilders.

Two of the boats had been delived by 1939, when the war in Europe began. By October 1941, a third boat had been assembled in the Philippines. Apparently there were eventually 5 boats built, and attached to USAFFE, although they are not always listed in strength and composition tables.

1 Torpedo Boats of the Offshore Patrol

These boats were based at Cavite Naval Base, Luzon

PT Q-111 Luzon
- Major E. Jurado
PT Q-112 Abra
- Lieutenant R. Alcaraz
PT Q-113 Agusan
- Lieutenant S. Nuval
PT Q-114 Danday
- Lieutenant A. Campo
PT Q-115 ?
- Lieutenant C. Albert

2 Offshore Patrol Torpedo Boat Designs

The PT-boats of the Offshore Patrol were to be 65 ft long, with a 13 ft beam. They were to have three 12-cylinder engines, and a speed of 41 knots. Their armament was to consist of 2 torpedo tubes, depth chargeThe depth charge is the oldest anti- submarine weapon. A concept of a "dropping mine" was first discussed in 1911, and the idea was developed into practicality when the Royal Navy's Commander in Chief, Sir George Callaghan, requested its production in 191s, and light antiaircraft guns.

US Military Advisor to the Commonwealth of the PhilippinesThe Commonwealth of the Philippines was a United States insular area holding the status of commonwealth formed in 1935. The United States had been in possession of the Philippine Islands since 1898. The first president of the Commonwealth was Manuel L. General MacArthurDouglas MacArthur GCB ( January 26, 1880— April 5, 1964) was an American military leader. He served in the U. Army his entire life, taking part in three major wars ( World War I, World War II, Korean War) and rising to the rank of General of the Army, one states, "A small fleet of such vessels will have distinct effect in compelling any hostile force to approach cautiously."

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