Landing Craft Collection (#4)

Landing in Siboney, (1898), 1920s
Landing in Siboney. On June 23, 1898, Cuban forces occupied this settlement. The Americans landed some troops, two days later General Calixro Garcia landed with 3

Landing of the Senegalese Troops at the New Wharf in Cotonou, Benin, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Landing of the Senegalese Troops at the New Wharf in Cotonou, Benin, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 21st May 1892

Jules Verne (1828-1905), De la Terre a la Lune, 1865, Paris. Blast Off !

Jules Verne (1828-1905), Autour de la Lune, 1865. Space capsule manoeuvering ready for Moon landing

A robot and landing craft making deliveries to a habitat dome

Soldiers of the U. S. Army invade the beach during Operation Torch in North Africa
1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army hits the beach during Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa

A landing craft utility from Assault Craft Unit 2 transits at high speed
Atlantic Ocean, April 10, 2012 - A landing craft utility from Assault Craft Unit 2 approaches the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp

A landing craft air cushion transits the Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea, June 6, 2014 - A landing craft air cushion departs the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

A landing craft air cushion transits the Arabian Gulf
Arabian Gulf, February 7, 2012 - A landing craft air cushion approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans

A landing craft air cushion transits at high speed
A hovercraft transporting Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Units ground combat element approaches USS New Orleans off Southern Californis coast

A landing craft air cushion departs for an equipment offload
Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 27, 2014 - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) departs for an equipment offload with the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5)

Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters on the flight deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
East China Sea, January 26, 2013 - Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

U. S. Navy Seaman directs a landing craft air cushion
July 17, 2014 - U.S. Navy Seaman directs a landing craft air cushion during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 at Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii

Landing Craft Air Cushions return to their homeport
April 24, 2014 - Landing Craft Air Cushions return to their homeport at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California

A landing craft air cushion transits Shoalwater Bay, Australia
Shoalwater Bay, Australia, July 31, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) transports Marines to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)

A Landing Craft Air Cushion class hovercraft
Atlantic Ocean, August 31, 2005 - A Landing Craft, Air Cushion prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)

A landing craft air cushion transits the Pacific Ocean at high speed
Pacific Ocean, October 11, 2011 - A landing craft air cushion departs the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island

Two landing craft air cushions depart the well deck of USS Bataan
Aqaba, Jordan, May 23, 2014 - Two landing craft air cushions depart the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during exercise Eager Lion 2014

A landing craft air cushion travels at high speed off the coast of Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa, Japan, September 23, 2011 - A landing craft air cushion carrying equipment approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9)

Captains perform pre-flight checks on an AH-1W Super Cobra
Aqaba, Jordan, May 23, 2014 - Plane captains aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conduct pre-flight checks on an AH-1W Super Cobra while a landing craft air cushion (LCAC)

A Landing Craft Air Cushion coming ashore on a beach during an exercise near Camp Lemonier
Djibouti, April 1, 2009 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) comes ashore on a beach during an exercise near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

A Japan Self-Defense Force landing craft air cushion
San Clemente Island, California, June 17, 2013 - A Japan Self-Defense Force landing craft air cushion approaches San Clemente Island during exercise Dawn Blitz

A landing craft air cushion enters teh well deck of USS Iwo Jima
Gulf of Aden, July 1, 2012 - A landing craft air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, enters the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima

A landing craft air cushion transits the Arabian Sea
Arabian Sea, April 6, 2014 - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) passes along the port side of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), not shown, before returning to the well deck

A landing craft air cushion outside of Sasebo, Japan
Sasebo, Japan, January 24, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the stern gate of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

American Forces landing at Arzew, Algeria during Operation Torch. In conducting the unprecedented large-scale amphibious landings of Operation Torch American troops encountered many problems

Amphibious assault vehicles exit the well deck of USS Denver
Gulf of Thailand, February 7, 2011 a Sailors launch amphibious assault vehicles aboard USS Denver (LPD-9) for amphibious training operation during Execise Cobra Gold 2011

A landing craft air cushion transits the Red Sea at high speed
Red Sea, May 25, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4 approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

U. S. Navy landing craft air cushion enters the well deck of the USS Green Bay
March 9, 2013 - U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion enters the well deck of the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in the Arabian Sea

An assault craft heads back to sea after dropping off cargo during an offload
October 11, 2009 - A Landing Craft, Air-Cushioned, from Assault Craft Unit 4 heads back to sea after dropping off cargo during an offload for Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt

A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well-deck of USS Harpers Ferry
Philippine Sea, September 19, 2010 - A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well-deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry

A Landing Craft Utility transits the Arabian Gulf
Arabian Gulf, January 27, 2012 - A landing craft utility departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor during well deck operations

Marines and Sailors load onto a Landing Craft Air-Cushion hovercraft
November 29, 2006 - Marines and Sailors load onto a Landing Craft Air-Cushioned for transport to USS Bataan (LHD-5)

A tactical vehicle is off-loaded from a landing craft utility
Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 off-load a tactical vehicle

A landing craft air cushion is deflated on a ramp in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
A landing craft air cushion is deflated on a ramp on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) is a class of air-cushion vehicle (hovercraft)

A Humvee drives down the ramp of a landing craft utility
Arabian Gulf, November 13, 2011 - A Humvee drives down the ramp of a landing craft utility aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island

An SH-60F Seahawk helicopter follows a Landing Craft Air Cushiion in the Coral Sea
July 22, 2011 - A U.S. Navy SH-60F Seahawk helicopter follows Landing Craft Air Cushion 57 during Talisman Sabre 2011 in the Coral Sea. Talisman Sabre is a combined biennial exercise between the U.S

An air-cushion landing craft approaches the shore of Camp Al-Galail, Qatar
April 21, 2013 - An air-cushion landing craft from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio transports U.S. Marines to shore near Camp Al-Galail, Qatar, for Eagle Resolve 2013

A landing craft air cushion conducts operations in the Gulf of Aqaba
Gulf of Aqaba, June 6, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4 conducts operations while assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio

Landing Craft Utility moving into position near amphibious assault ship USS Essex in Subic Bay
Subic Bay, Philippines, April 15, 2009 - Landing Craft Utility 1627 moves into position to take on equipment from the well deck of the forward deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2)

A landing craft air cushion transits the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, January 23, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercraft
Arabian Gulf, November 8, 2004 - Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) for recovery

A landing craft air cushion leaves the well deck of USS Kearsarge
September 21, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4 leaves the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

Landing Craft Air Cushion carries heavy vehicles and troops
Camp Pendleton, California, February 19, 2014 - Landing Craft Air Cushion carries heavy vehicles and troops to a designated landing beach as part of Exercise Iron Fist

Landing Craft Air Cushion 84 conducts operations in the U
Landing Craft Air Cushion 84, assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four, conducts operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility

A Landing Craft Air Cushion exits the well deck of USS Bataan
Baie De Grand Goave, Haiti, January 22, 2010 - An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) exits the well deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5)

Beach masters assist Sailors and Marines onto a landing craft utility in Port-de-Paix
July 25, 2010 - Beach masters assist Sailors and Marines embarked aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima onto a landing craft utility (LCU)

Beach Master Unit loads cargo aboard a Landing Craft Utility
Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait, December 28, 2006 - Beach Master Unit loads cargo aboard a Landing Craft Utility

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"Landing Craft: From Gallipoli to Okinawa, a Historic Journey" Step back in time and witness the pivotal moments of history as landing craft played a crucial role in shaping the world we know today. Anzac Cove stands as a testament to their significance, where brave soldiers stormed ashore during World War I. Fast forward to 1945, and we find iconic figures like Churchill, Brooke, and Montgomery crossing the Rhine on German-held territory using these remarkable vessels. During World War II, propaganda posters urged citizens with powerful messages like "This is the year. It's up to us to let 'em have it. " These captivating lithographs inspired hope and determination among those who saw them. Meanwhile, at Alexandria's Khedives Palace after bombardment in 1882, landing troops arrived via these crafts - an early glimpse into their potential. Innovation continued with advancements such as Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercrafts that glided effortlessly over water surfaces. Witnessing motor landing craft under construction in 1942 showcased the dedication behind building these formidable machines. The historic landing from River Clyde at Seddul Bahr during Gallipoli reminds us of both triumphs and sacrifices made by courageous souls. Today, The D-Day Story Museum in Portsmouth preserves memories of British assault craft reaching Toamasina shores or American troops storming Surcouf beaches during WWII. Okinawa witnessed American landing craft nose-inshore landings while Zululand experienced Royal Scots disembarking at Durban Natal back in 1888 – each event leaving an indelible mark on history. From battlefields to peaceful shores worldwide, they have left an enduring legacy that shaped our past and continues influencing our present.