The Higgins LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel), also known as the Higgins boat, played a crucial role during World War II. It was designed by Andrew Higgins based on boats made for operating in the shallow waters of Louisiana's swamps. The craft could carry 36 troops, a Jeep and a 12-man squad, or about 8,000 pounds of cargo. Its shallow draft, retractable ramp, and ability to operate in shallow water made it ideal for amphibious assaults. The design allowed troops to disembark directly on

Water ✅ Land ✅ #GoNavy 🤙 📍VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A Landing Craft, Air Cushion, or LCAC, as the craft are commonly called, comes ashore during training at @jeblcfs in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The LCAC is a high-speed, over-the-beach, fully amphibious landing craft capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. It is used to transport the weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel of the assault elements of the @marines Air-Ground Task Force from ship to shore and across the beach. LCAC can carry