^Lot 462 PT-109: Gerard E. Zinser

Last survivor (1918–2001) of Navy Lieutenant JFK’s ill-fated PT-190 vessel, which was shredded by a Japanese warship on August 2, 1943. After directing the remaining men to swim to Cross Island, Kennedy carved a message into a coconut, a legendary action that led to their rescue five days later. Replica coconut half, 4.5? in diameter, 3.25 inches in height, signed along the perimeter in black felt tip, “Last survivor of P.T.-109, Gerard E. Zinser.” In fine condition. Coconut is lacquered.