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@ 2013-04-01 09:18:21]]> Zubr-class LCAC
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Zubr-class LCAC
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@ 2013-04-01 09:18:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zubr-class-lcac-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zubr-class-lcac-1/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:18:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zubr-class-lcac-1/ 54.69237000 20.43508000 <![CDATA[Air Canada Low Over Road]]> Air Canada Low Over Road
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@ 2012-05-22 20:04:57]]> Air Canada Low Over Road
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Air Canada Low Over Road
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@ 2012-05-22 20:04:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-canada-low-over-road/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-canada-low-over-road/ Tue, 22 May 2012 20:04:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-canada-low-over-road/ 43.66023500 -79.62590100 <![CDATA[Tour Bus Boat]]> Tour Bus Boat
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By: chixixoplix
@ 2012-04-08 13:39:36
A tour named Ride the Ducks which involves riding in an amphibious vehicle, or "truck duck" on the roads and then into the water.]]> Tour Bus Boat
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By: chixixoplix
@ 2012-04-08 13:39:36
A tour named Ride the Ducks which involves riding in an amphibious vehicle, or "truck duck" on the roads and then into the water.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tour-bus-boat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tour-bus-boat/ Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:39:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tour-bus-boat/ 39.94424800 -75.14196500 <![CDATA[HMS Albion (L14)]]> HMS Albion (L14)
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HMS Albion (L14)
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@ 2011-05-03 21:09:06
HMS Albion (L14) is a Landing Platform Dock (LPD) ship of the Royal Navy, the first of the two-ship Albion class. Built by BAE Systems Marine in Barrow-in-Furness, HMS Albion was launched in March 2001 by the Princess Royal. Sister ship HMS Bulwark was launched in November 2001, also from Barrow.]]> HMS Albion (L14)
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@ 2011-05-03 21:09:06
HMS Albion (L14) is a Landing Platform Dock (LPD) ship of the Royal Navy, the first of the two-ship Albion class. Built by BAE Systems Marine in Barrow-in-Furness, HMS Albion was launched in March 2001 by the Princess Royal. Sister ship HMS Bulwark was launched in November 2001, also from Barrow.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-albion-l14/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-albion-l14/ Tue, 03 May 2011 21:09:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-albion-l14/ 50.39442500 -4.19302600 <![CDATA[HMS Bulwark (L15)]]> HMS Bulwark (L15)
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HMS Bulwark (L15)
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@ 2011-05-03 21:07:32
HMS Bulwark is an Albion-class landing platform dock, the UK's newest class of amphibious assault warship and built in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, UK. For numerous reasons, delays caused the delivery date to be put back, with the ship entering service in December 2004. Together with HMS Albion, HMS Ocean, and other amphibious ships, she provides a much-improved and potent amphibious capability for the Royal Navy.]]> HMS Bulwark (L15)
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@ 2011-05-03 21:07:32
HMS Bulwark is an Albion-class landing platform dock, the UK's newest class of amphibious assault warship and built in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, UK. For numerous reasons, delays caused the delivery date to be put back, with the ship entering service in December 2004. Together with HMS Albion, HMS Ocean, and other amphibious ships, she provides a much-improved and potent amphibious capability for the Royal Navy.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-bulwark-l15/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-bulwark-l15/ Tue, 03 May 2011 21:07:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-bulwark-l15/ 50.39463500 -4.19092500 <![CDATA[Bay Quackers]]> Bay Quackers
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@ 2011-01-28 05:14:59]]> Bay Quackers
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Bay Quackers
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@ 2011-01-28 05:14:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bay-quackers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bay-quackers/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:14:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bay-quackers/ 37.80760700 -122.41904900 <![CDATA[Boston Duck Tours]]> Boston Duck Tours
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Boston Duck Tours
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@ 2011-01-28 05:14:47]]> Boston Duck Tours
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Boston Duck Tours
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@ 2011-01-28 05:14:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boston-duck-tours/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boston-duck-tours/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:14:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boston-duck-tours/ 42.35601100 -71.06944200 <![CDATA[Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1658)]]> Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1658)
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Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1658)
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@ 2010-11-26 15:38:35
The Landing Craft Utility (LCU) is a type of boat used by amphibious forces to transport equipment and troops to the shore. They are capable of transporting tracked or wheeled vehicles and troops from amphibious assault ships to beachheads or piers.]]> Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1658)
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@ 2010-11-26 15:38:35
The Landing Craft Utility (LCU) is a type of boat used by amphibious forces to transport equipment and troops to the shore. They are capable of transporting tracked or wheeled vehicles and troops from amphibious assault ships to beachheads or piers.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-craft-utility-lcu-1658/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-craft-utility-lcu-1658/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:38:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-craft-utility-lcu-1658/ 36.84263800 -76.26735700 <![CDATA[USS Bataan (LHD-5)]]> USS Bataan (LHD-5)
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USS Bataan (LHD-5)
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@ 2010-11-26 15:33:15
USS Bataan (LHD-5) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1997. She is named to honor the defense of the Bataan Peninsula on the western side of Manila Bay in the Philippines during the early days of US involvement in World War II.]]> USS Bataan (LHD-5)
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@ 2010-11-26 15:33:15
USS Bataan (LHD-5) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1997. She is named to honor the defense of the Bataan Peninsula on the western side of Manila Bay in the Philippines during the early days of US involvement in World War II.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bataan-lhd-5-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bataan-lhd-5-2/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:33:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bataan-lhd-5-2/ 36.83414800 -76.29369100 <![CDATA[Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)]]> Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)
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@ 2010-05-27 15:31:37]]> Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)
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@ 2010-05-27 15:31:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-craft-air-cushion-lcac-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-craft-air-cushion-lcac-1/ Thu, 27 May 2010 15:31:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landing-craft-air-cushion-lcac-1/ 18.43206200 -72.76593800 <![CDATA[USS Bataan (LHD-5)]]> USS Bataan (LHD-5)
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USS Bataan (LHD-5)
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@ 2010-05-18 15:50:36
USS Bataan (LHD-5) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1997. She is named to honor the defense of the Bataan Peninsula on the western side of Manila Bay in the Philippines during the early days of US involvement in World War II.]]> USS Bataan (LHD-5)
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@ 2010-05-18 15:50:36
USS Bataan (LHD-5) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1997. She is named to honor the defense of the Bataan Peninsula on the western side of Manila Bay in the Philippines during the early days of US involvement in World War II.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bataan-lhd-5-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bataan-lhd-5-1/ Tue, 18 May 2010 15:50:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bataan-lhd-5-1/ 36.95996600 -76.32815300 <![CDATA[RPS Samar Del Norte (LT-510)]]> RPS Samar Del Norte (LT-510)
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@ 2010-01-18 13:33:54
USS LST-1064 was an LST-542-class tank landing ship of the United States Navy. She was later named Nansemond County (LST-1064), but never saw active service under that name.

She was laid down on 9 January 1945 at the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, Hingham, Massachusetts and was launched on 14 February 1945, called simply USS LST-1064. She was commissioned on 12 March 1945 by Lieutenant Leland H. Austin.

She was named Nansemond County on 1 July 1955 after Nansemond County, Virginia, then was slated for disposal on 17 September 1959.

The ship was purchased by Japan in April 1961 under the terms of the Military Assistance Program and sailed as the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force's JDS Shiretoko (LST-4003). In 1975, she was returned to the United States.

The ship was next transferred to the Philippines on 24 September 1976, and served in the Philippine Navy as RPS Samar Del Norte (LT-510), after the province of Northern Samar.]]> RPS Samar Del Norte (LT-510)
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USS LST-1064 was an LST-542-class tank landing ship of the United States Navy. She was later named Nansemond County (LST-1064), but never saw active service under that name.

She was laid down on 9 January 1945 at the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, Hingham, Massachusetts and was launched on 14 February 1945, called simply USS LST-1064. She was commissioned on 12 March 1945 by Lieutenant Leland H. Austin.

She was named Nansemond County on 1 July 1955 after Nansemond County, Virginia, then was slated for disposal on 17 September 1959.

The ship was purchased by Japan in April 1961 under the terms of the Military Assistance Program and sailed as the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force's JDS Shiretoko (LST-4003). In 1975, she was returned to the United States.

The ship was next transferred to the Philippines on 24 September 1976, and served in the Philippine Navy as RPS Samar Del Norte (LT-510), after the province of Northern Samar.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rps-samar-del-norte-lt-510/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rps-samar-del-norte-lt-510/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:33:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rps-samar-del-norte-lt-510/ 34.22831500 132.55277100 <![CDATA[San Antonio class amphibious transport dock]]> San Antonio class amphibious transport dock
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@ 2010-01-18 12:07:14
The San Antonio class is the United States Navy's new primary class of amphibious transport dock (LPD) in the beginning of the 21st century. It is replacing the older Austin-, Cleveland-, and Trenton-class LPDs as well as the Anchorage-class dock landing ships, Newport-class tank landing ships, and one class that has already been retired, the Charleston-class amphibious cargo ships.]]> San Antonio class amphibious transport dock
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The San Antonio class is the United States Navy's new primary class of amphibious transport dock (LPD) in the beginning of the 21st century. It is replacing the older Austin-, Cleveland-, and Trenton-class LPDs as well as the Anchorage-class dock landing ships, Newport-class tank landing ships, and one class that has already been retired, the Charleston-class amphibious cargo ships.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-antonio-class-amphibious-transport-dock/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-antonio-class-amphibious-transport-dock/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:07:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-antonio-class-amphibious-transport-dock/ 32.69413000 -117.14486500 <![CDATA[DUKW 'Duck']]> DUKW 'Duck'
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@ 2009-12-13 06:23:57
at the Grand Bunker Atlantic Wall Museum.
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/21164195

The DUKW (popularly pronounced "duck") is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed by General Motors Corporation during World War II for transporting goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious attacks.

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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-12-13 06:23:57
at the Grand Bunker Atlantic Wall Museum.
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/21164195

The DUKW (popularly pronounced "duck") is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed by General Motors Corporation during World War II for transporting goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious attacks.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dukw-duck/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dukw-duck/ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:23:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dukw-duck/ 49.28719400 -0.25227200 <![CDATA[USS Ogden (LPD-5), USS Duluth (LPD-6), USS Juneau (LPD-10)]]> USS Ogden (LPD-5), USS Duluth (LPD-6), USS Juneau (LPD-10)
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USS Ogden (LPD-5), USS Duluth (LPD-6), USS Juneau (LPD-10)
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@ 2009-11-09 20:14:19
The Austin class of amphibious transport dock.

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USS Ogden (LPD-5), USS Duluth (LPD-6), USS Juneau (LPD-10)
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@ 2009-11-09 20:14:19
The Austin class of amphibious transport dock.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-ogden-lpd-5-uss-duluth-lpd-6-uss-juneau-lpd-10/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-ogden-lpd-5-uss-duluth-lpd-6-uss-juneau-lpd-10/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:14:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-ogden-lpd-5-uss-duluth-lpd-6-uss-juneau-lpd-10/ 21.37843100 -157.99155000 <![CDATA[USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)]]> USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)
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@ 2009-05-06 09:36:30]]> USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)
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USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)
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@ 2009-05-06 09:36:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bonhomme-richard-lhd-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bonhomme-richard-lhd-6/ Wed, 06 May 2009 09:36:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-bonhomme-richard-lhd-6/ 32.67250200 -117.12324800 <![CDATA[North Korean Hovercraft inside a maintenance facility]]> North Korean Hovercraft inside a maintenance facility
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@ 2009-03-07 09:27:59]]> North Korean Hovercraft inside a maintenance facility
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North Korean Hovercraft inside a maintenance facility
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@ 2009-03-07 09:27:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-korean-hovercraft-inside-a-maintenance-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-korean-hovercraft-inside-a-maintenance-facility/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:27:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-korean-hovercraft-inside-a-maintenance-facility/ 39.61229700 124.63479000 <![CDATA[Fyrskeppet (Lightship) Fladen]]> Fyrskeppet (Lightship) Fladen
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Fyrskeppet (Lightship) Fladen
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@ 2007-12-22 23:45:03]]> Fyrskeppet (Lightship) Fladen
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Fyrskeppet (Lightship) Fladen
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@ 2007-12-22 23:45:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fyrskeppet-lightship-fladen/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fyrskeppet-lightship-fladen/ Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:45:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fyrskeppet-lightship-fladen/ 57.70878200 11.95930300 <![CDATA[Austin Duck, amphibious tour vehicle]]> Austin Duck, amphibious tour vehicle
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@ 2007-05-30 15:23:09]]> Austin Duck, amphibious tour vehicle
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Austin Duck, amphibious tour vehicle
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2007-05-30 15:23:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/austin-duck-amphibious-tour-vehicle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/austin-duck-amphibious-tour-vehicle/ Wed, 30 May 2007 15:23:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/austin-duck-amphibious-tour-vehicle/ 30.27399900 -97.76405400 <![CDATA[LARC-V amphibious cargo vehicle]]> LARC-V amphibious cargo vehicle
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LARC-V amphibious cargo vehicle
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-07 10:03:38
LARC-V (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5 ton), is an aluminum hulled amphibious cargo vehicle capable of transporting 5 tons. It was developed in the United States during the 1950s, and is used in a variety of auxiliary roles to this day.



This LARC (LARC-V80) has been converted to a tourist excursion vehicle but I haven't seen it leave its parking place in quite some time so it may belong to a defunct company.]]> LARC-V amphibious cargo vehicle
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@ 2007-05-07 10:03:38
LARC-V (Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5 ton), is an aluminum hulled amphibious cargo vehicle capable of transporting 5 tons. It was developed in the United States during the 1950s, and is used in a variety of auxiliary roles to this day.



This LARC (LARC-V80) has been converted to a tourist excursion vehicle but I haven't seen it leave its parking place in quite some time so it may belong to a defunct company.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/larc-v-amphibious-cargo-vehicle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/larc-v-amphibious-cargo-vehicle/ Mon, 07 May 2007 10:03:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/larc-v-amphibious-cargo-vehicle/ 37.77409300 -122.29961500 <![CDATA[Duck Boat Tour on Charles River]]> Duck Boat Tour on Charles River
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Duck Boat Tour on Charles River
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@ 2007-03-14 08:16:19]]> Duck Boat Tour on Charles River
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Duck Boat Tour on Charles River
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@ 2007-03-14 08:16:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/duck-boat-tour-on-charles-river/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/duck-boat-tour-on-charles-river/ Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:16:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/duck-boat-tour-on-charles-river/ 42.36420800 -71.07372700 <![CDATA[USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) visiting France]]> USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) visiting France
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USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) visiting France
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-27 00:14:50
During the week of June 20, 2006.]]> USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) visiting France
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USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) visiting France
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-27 00:14:50
During the week of June 20, 2006.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-iwo-jima-lhd-7-visiting-france/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-iwo-jima-lhd-7-visiting-france/ Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:14:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-iwo-jima-lhd-7-visiting-france/ 43.33896400 5.34122200 <![CDATA[WWII 'Ducks' (DUKW)]]> WWII 'Ducks' (DUKW)
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WWII 'Ducks' (DUKW)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-31 12:29:52
Ride the Duck!

The DUKW (popularly pronounced DUCK) is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was originally designed inside General Motors Corporation during World War II for transporting goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious attacks. [wiki]

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WWII 'Ducks' (DUKW)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-31 12:29:52
Ride the Duck!

The DUKW (popularly pronounced DUCK) is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was originally designed inside General Motors Corporation during World War II for transporting goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing beaches in amphibious attacks. [wiki]

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-ducks-dukw/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-ducks-dukw/ Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:29:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-ducks-dukw/ 39.95006300 -75.15063500 <![CDATA[U-8 Unlimited Hydroplane]]> U-8 Unlimited Hydroplane
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By: Pdunn
@ 2006-06-19 16:24:05
The U-8 Miss LLumar is seen outside her headquarters in Seattle.]]> U-8 Unlimited Hydroplane
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U-8 Unlimited Hydroplane
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@ 2006-06-19 16:24:05
The U-8 Miss LLumar is seen outside her headquarters in Seattle.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/u-8-unlimited-hydroplane/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/u-8-unlimited-hydroplane/ Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:24:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/u-8-unlimited-hydroplane/ 47.64519500 -122.38174100 <![CDATA[DUKW Convert Tour Vehicle Entering Water]]> DUKW Convert Tour Vehicle Entering Water
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DUKW Convert Tour Vehicle Entering Water
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@ 2006-03-31 16:31:04]]> DUKW Convert Tour Vehicle Entering Water
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DUKW Convert Tour Vehicle Entering Water
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By: damein234
@ 2006-03-31 16:31:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dukw-convert-tour-vehicle-entering-water/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dukw-convert-tour-vehicle-entering-water/ Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:31:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dukw-convert-tour-vehicle-entering-water/ 39.95361700 -75.13974800 <![CDATA[Seattle 'Ride the Ducks' Amphibious Boat/Truck]]> Seattle 'Ride the Ducks' Amphibious Boat/Truck
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Seattle 'Ride the Ducks' Amphibious Boat/Truck
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By: nic
@ 2006-03-24 21:36:56]]> Seattle 'Ride the Ducks' Amphibious Boat/Truck
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Seattle 'Ride the Ducks' Amphibious Boat/Truck
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@ 2006-03-24 21:36:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seattle-ride-the-ducks-amphibious-boat-truck/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seattle-ride-the-ducks-amphibious-boat-truck/ Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:36:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seattle-ride-the-ducks-amphibious-boat-truck/ 47.64925800 -122.32894500 <![CDATA[DUKW Amphibious Military Personnel Carriers Being Used as Parts Cars]]> DUKW Amphibious Military Personnel Carriers Being Used as Parts Cars
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DUKW Amphibious Military Personnel Carriers Being Used as Parts Cars
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-02-17 10:35:41


These old DUKWs are being scavenged for parts by Historic Tours of America, which uses them to restore and maintain their fleet of DC DUCKS amphibious tour vehicles. They can be seen out the window when riding the Red Line between Rhode Island Avenue and Brookland/CUA stations.

From www.historictours.com:

Ducks come from DUKW, a military acronym that designated the vehicle as amphibious military personnel carriers. D Stands for the year it was designated, 1942; U for its amphibious nature; K for its all-wheel drive; and W for its dual rear axles.

DUKW's were created following the attack on Pearl Harbor as a means to transport supplies from ships to areas that did not have port facilities. DUKW's were first used operationally during the invasion of Sicily. Nearly 90% of all supplies came in by DUKW on the vital second and third days of the invasion. D-Day brought a force of 2000 DUKW's to the Normandy coasts. The fleet was an essential element in the strategic surprise of the enemy which assumed the Allies needed a port to make an effective landing. DUKW's are standard 2 1/2 ton GM trucks in a water-tight shell with an added propeller.

Climb aboard an authentic, fully restored 1942 "Duck" and let the adventure begin! From Union Station we'll waddle down to the mall where you'll see the awe inspiring monuments and fabulous Smithsonian Museums. Then at the Potomac River you'll splash down for a whole different look at the nation's capital. From the land to the water, it's ALL IN THE SAME VEHICLE!

Also see the Wikipedia article:

Many DUKWs are still in use, primarily as tourist transport in harbor and river cities such as London, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Wisconsin Dells, Seattle, Halifax, Nova Scotia, San Francisco, Dublin, and Liverpool (UK). The Boston Red Sox celebrated their 2004 World Series victory with a parade of 17 DUKWs carrying members of the team over land and across the Charles River.

Almost all have been repainted, and given modern diesel engines and enclosed tops, making them more resemble conventional buses. Most require a bus-type Public Service Vehicle license and a passenger-use boat license.]]> DUKW Amphibious Military Personnel Carriers Being Used as Parts Cars
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DUKW Amphibious Military Personnel Carriers Being Used as Parts Cars
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-02-17 10:35:41


These old DUKWs are being scavenged for parts by Historic Tours of America, which uses them to restore and maintain their fleet of DC DUCKS amphibious tour vehicles. They can be seen out the window when riding the Red Line between Rhode Island Avenue and Brookland/CUA stations.

From www.historictours.com:

Ducks come from DUKW, a military acronym that designated the vehicle as amphibious military personnel carriers. D Stands for the year it was designated, 1942; U for its amphibious nature; K for its all-wheel drive; and W for its dual rear axles.

DUKW's were created following the attack on Pearl Harbor as a means to transport supplies from ships to areas that did not have port facilities. DUKW's were first used operationally during the invasion of Sicily. Nearly 90% of all supplies came in by DUKW on the vital second and third days of the invasion. D-Day brought a force of 2000 DUKW's to the Normandy coasts. The fleet was an essential element in the strategic surprise of the enemy which assumed the Allies needed a port to make an effective landing. DUKW's are standard 2 1/2 ton GM trucks in a water-tight shell with an added propeller.

Climb aboard an authentic, fully restored 1942 "Duck" and let the adventure begin! From Union Station we'll waddle down to the mall where you'll see the awe inspiring monuments and fabulous Smithsonian Museums. Then at the Potomac River you'll splash down for a whole different look at the nation's capital. From the land to the water, it's ALL IN THE SAME VEHICLE!

Also see the Wikipedia article:

Many DUKWs are still in use, primarily as tourist transport in harbor and river cities such as London, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Wisconsin Dells, Seattle, Halifax, Nova Scotia, San Francisco, Dublin, and Liverpool (UK). The Boston Red Sox celebrated their 2004 World Series victory with a parade of 17 DUKWs carrying members of the team over land and across the Charles River.

Almost all have been repainted, and given modern diesel engines and enclosed tops, making them more resemble conventional buses. Most require a bus-type Public Service Vehicle license and a passenger-use boat license.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dukw-amphibious-military-personnel-carriers-being-used-as-parts-cars/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dukw-amphibious-military-personnel-carriers-being-used-as-parts-cars/ Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:35:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dukw-amphibious-military-personnel-carriers-being-used-as-parts-cars/ 38.92491400 -76.99404800 <![CDATA[USS Saipan (LHA-2) and USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)]]> USS Saipan (LHA-2) and USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)
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USS Saipan (LHA-2) and USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-16 11:43:58
Saipan and Iwo Jima are Wasp Class amphibious ships. The Wasp-class are the largest amphibious ships in the world. WASP class ships are the first to be specifically designed to accomidate the AV-8B Harrier jump jet and the LCAC hovercraft, along with the full range of Navy and Marine helicopters, conventional landing craft and amphibious assault vehicles to support a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) of 2,000 Marines.]]> USS Saipan (LHA-2) and USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)
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@ 2005-07-16 11:43:58
Saipan and Iwo Jima are Wasp Class amphibious ships. The Wasp-class are the largest amphibious ships in the world. WASP class ships are the first to be specifically designed to accomidate the AV-8B Harrier jump jet and the LCAC hovercraft, along with the full range of Navy and Marine helicopters, conventional landing craft and amphibious assault vehicles to support a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) of 2,000 Marines.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-saipan-lha-2-and-uss-iwo-jima-lhd-7/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-saipan-lha-2-and-uss-iwo-jima-lhd-7/ Sat, 16 Jul 2005 11:43:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-saipan-lha-2-and-uss-iwo-jima-lhd-7/ 36.95056200 -76.33108700