Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three

Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
Operating BaseNaval Base Manila in Manila's Port Area
EquipmentPT boats
EngagementsPhilippines campaign (1941–1942)
Commanders
CommanderLieutenant John D. Bulkeley
Insignia
Flagship Pennant of MTB Squadron 3
WWII poster with quote from John D. Bulkeley, Cd. Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3

Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three (MTBRon 3) was a United States Navy squadron based at Cavite, Philippines, from September 1941 to December 1941. It was commanded by Lieutenant John D. Bulkeley and made up of six motor torpedo boats: PT-31, PT-32, PT-33, PT-34, PT-35, and PT-41, the last as the squadron flagship. The other six boats of the squadron remained at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and were there when war broke out, eventually being shipped to the Solomons.