In April 1944, during the height of WWII, patrol torpedo boats PT346, PT347 and PT350 would become the target of a tragic friendly fire incident whilst being stranded in the Pacific Ocean. This video documents the true story of the soldiers who lost their lives, and friends, to this unfortunate tragedy.

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Chapters:
0:00 Titles
0:06 Introduction
0:45 Trapped On A Reef
5:35 The First Attack
9:56 The Second Attack
19:47 Aftermath And Rescue
22:18 Burying The Fallen
25:00 The Inquiry
26:43 Remembrance
28:00 Outro

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