LCU (Mark 9S) class (U.K.)

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

ship list


 3 LCU (Mark 9S) Type UTILITY LANDING CRAFT (LCU)

 Pendant No.           Completed      Status

 L-705                 1963           Active
 L-709 and L-711       1966           Active

description

These are the survivors of a class of more than 15 units. These utility landing craft are operated by the Royal Marines to transport a main battle tank or 70 tons of cargo and vehicles. A bow ramp is fitted. Most of the units in the original class were manned by the Royal Navy.

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