Higgins Boat (LCVP) Memorial at Utah Beach
Higgins Boat (LCVP) Memorial at Utah Beach
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Higgins Boat (LCVP) Memorial at Utah Beach
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The Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins Boat was the most used landing craft in World War II.
Source: Wikipedia
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May 19, 2025
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LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) – "Higgins Boat": The most widely used landing craft.
Capacity: 36 soldiers or one jeep, or 8,000 pounds of cargo.
Length: approximately 11 meters.
Special feature: Front hatch for quick unloading of troops.
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