A landing craft tank on Kawata beach, April 13, 1948
Item — Box: 1, item: H-75
Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "An LCT (landing craft, tanks) operated by Okinawans parked on the beach at Kawata for loading with firewood to be hauled to the southern part of the island. This LCT is like the boat on which Coleman and I stayed at Ada last year. The LCVP (Ianding craft, vehicles, and personnel) beyond the LCT is also used for hauling freight."
Dates
- Creation: April 13, 1948
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Language of Materials
English
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
Contact:
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University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212
askhornbake@umd.edu