During WWII, the US Navy turned three barges into floating ice cream factories, ... and repaired boat davits on amphibious landing craft known as Higgins boats.

Textron Systems' new ship-to-shore connector will be the U.S. Navy's new generation of landing craft, air-cushioned vehicle. (Courtesy of Textron Systems) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy’s new ship ...

I joined the Royal Navy in Aug 1943 at the age of 17½. Three of my brothers were in the army, one called up in 1940, another in 1941, and another in 1942.

I served as a Wireman (Electrician) in the Royal Navy from January 1943 until 1946. After initial training, we were drafted into “combined operations” ie co-operation with Army and Airforce ...

The Landing Craft on which I served was Tank Landing Craft 2455. This craft was American built, powered by 3 Grays two stroke engines. Living accommodation -10 crew and 2 Officers, who usually ...