Higgins Boats

Higgins Boats, officially known as LCVPs (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel), were used during World War II to transport troops, vehicles, and supplies from ships to shore during amphibious assaults. Designed for rough water and shallow beaches, they could carry about 36 soldiers or equipment. Their sturdy, flat-bottomed construction allowed them to land on beaches where larger ships couldn't approach. Higgins Boats played a crucial role in key battles like D-Day, enabling rapid and efficient landings of Allied forces on hostile shores. They are remembered as iconic symbols of amphibious warfare and innovation during the war.