Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP)
aka: "Higgins Boats"

Essentially an improved LCV with steering control and gunners' cockpits in the hold. Standard design which supercedes LCV in production.

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Last updated: May 27, 2000

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