"Tarps on top of LCAs" Topic
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| ArmymenRGreat | 30 Jun 2024 5:28 a.m. PST |
What were the large, khaki, tarp-looking things for on top of the Landing Craft Assault boats? I'm guessing they are anti-slip mats and that they don't cover giant holes. Thanks. |
 deadhead  | 01 Jul 2024 5:10 a.m. PST |
Do you mean the things seen either side of the hold? Obvious in most photos of the LCA and I assume an antislip mat. I doubt a roll out cover for the interior,as I have never seen such in use;
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| ArmymenRGreat | 01 Jul 2024 8:12 p.m. PST |
Right. I'm curious about the long, rectangular pieces. My "giant holes" reference was actually to what is underneath them (which I assume is steel and not a hole).
I also considered a cover for the hold like you mention, but the size and placement are off, and they seem permanently affixed to the deck. Looks like anti-slip mats is the winner so far. Thanks for posting the image. |
| deadhead | 01 Jul 2024 11:34 p.m. PST |
Glad to help. I had never even noticed them before. A well known photo hows they were not universal and indeed solid beneath;
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| Murvihill | 02 Jul 2024 4:52 a.m. PST |
Constantly exposed to water and sunlight, I doubt those would last too long. Our boat crews always wore tennis shoes instead. |
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