Although never assigned to a WW II PT squadron, PT 796 patrolled Caribbean and East Coast waters and was temporarily part of Post War . In 1961, despite the fact that 109 was an Elco-built PT, this Higgins boat stood in for JFK's boat in his inaugural parade. PT 796 is a National Historic Landmark. Additionally, manuals, charts, periodicals of the era, some logs and diaries, film and factory blueprints are housed here. Other holding include memorabilia ranging from a Japanese bugle, to propaganda leaflets and Shellback certificates.
Archives are open by appointment for research.