Produced by Higgins Industries of the latest Orleans on such basis as a flat-bottomed motorboat utilized in the Louisiana marshlands, the LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel) participated in every the main amphibious operations of 2nd World War, in Europe therefore the Pacific. Its task was to shuttle backwards and forwards between your big vessels and beaches, holding up to thirty males, light automobiles and whatever else that has been required. Generally armed with two rear-mounted device guns, it absolutely was powered by a 250 HP Hall Scott petrol motor or a 225 HP Gray diesel engine. After the end associated with the 2nd World War the LCVP stayed in service, occupying a number of functions. It saw action in Korea and Indochina and it has also been adapted for civilian use all over the world.
