Brooklyn • New York • 718 596 0504
About Us
Fleet Obsolete was founded in 2005 by retired New York Attorney, Robert Iannucci. The main focus of Fleet Obsolete is to rescue and restore at-risk historic WWII era PT boats. Our historic collection of vessels is located in Kingston, New York on the Rondout. The fleet consists of WWII era PT boats as well as historic tugboats and includes:
- PT-459: 80’ Higgins with documented D-Day combat history off Cherbourg. It is in need of a major restoration.
Naval History page for PT-459
PacificWrecks.com historical page for PT-459 - PT-48: 77’ Elco. Recently rescued from a Florida trailer camp, this vessel saw heavy action in the Pacific theater. It is credited with sinking an enemy destroyer, an enemy cruiser, and several motorized barges. It is the sole known surviving 77’ Elco. It needs a total restoration.
Naval History page for PT-48
PacificWrecks.com historical page for PT-48 - PT-615: 80’ Elco. Hull restored. Last known operationally sound 80’ Elco.
Naval History page for PT-615
PacificWrecks.com historical page for PT-615
Historic Naval Ships Association page for PT-615 - PT-486: 80′ Elco. Placed in service on 2 December 1943. It was used in the training squadron (MTBRON) in Melville, Rhode Island during World War II until it was placed out of service 16 January 1946.
Watch a video of PT-486 in transit from NJ to Kingston
Naval History page for PT-486 - Gowanus Bay: A 1955 Army ST Tugboat powered by a 600 bhp Atlas Imperial diesel. Excellent condition.
- Chris Craft: A 1957 Chris Craft lap strake Sea Skiff powered by a 350 Chevy. Excellent condition.
Our vessels have:
- Escorted the WWII aircraft carrier, the Intrepid, back to its original home in New York City.
- Participated in the USS NY unveiling in the New York Harbor
- Provided rides to Veterans and a host of organizations
- Hosted deck tours for children and their families
- Toured the Eastern Seaboard from Florida to Massachusetts
Contact Us
Fleet Obsolete
Brooklyn Office (Main Office):
325 Gold Street
4TH Floor
Brooklyn, New York
718 596 0504
Kingston, New York Office:
108-110 East Strand
Kingston, New York
718 596 0504
Clocktower Properties: clocktowerproperties.com
Historic Kingston Waterfront: historickingstonwaterfront.com
Team Obsolete: teamobsolete.com
Examples of Our Work
