Research Starters: Higgins Boats
In the late 1930s, the U.S. military began developing small boats that could carry troops from ships to open beaches.
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When Higgins Boats Invaded New Orleans' Lakefront
On July 23, 1944, a celebration marked a milestone in production for Higgins Industries, which had just finished its 10,000th boat for delivery to the US Navy.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Landing Craft Mechanized, the "Other" Higgins Boat at D-Day
On D-Day, Higgins boats landed thousands of GIs on French shores. Often overlooked in comparison to the LCVP is its "big brother"—the Landing Craft Mechanized.
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BOATS OF WOOD: MEN OF STEEL
NEW ORLEANS (March 28, 2007) – In an era when most combat boats and ships were made of steel, wooden combat vessels represented something... -
On Deck of Patrol Torpedo Boat 305
Join museum educators for the ride of a lifetime on PT Boat 305!
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