New American patrol craft on trial run in U.S.

New American patrol craft on trial run in U.S. An American POE (patrol craft escort) ship idles through the water during a trial run on a Midwestern U.S. lake. The mast folds back to allow the ship to clear low bridges. The 800-ton, 185-foot craft carries depth charges anti-aircraft guns. PCE's are being used to fight U-boats, to patrol convoys and to support landing craft in amphibious assault on enemy bases.